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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.86, 25,070.95 and 6,717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.86, 25,070.95 and 6,717.38 is: 10,077.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.86 : 25,070.95 = 6,717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.86/25,070.95 = 6,717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.86x = 25,070.95 × 6,717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.86x = 168,411,098.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,411,098.11/16,711.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,077.34

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