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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,711.92, 25,067.37 and 6,843.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,711.92, 25,067.37 and 6,843.77 is: 10,265.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,711.92 : 25,067.37 = 6,843.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,711.92/25,067.37 = 6,843.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,711.92x = 25,067.37 × 6,843.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,711.92x = 171,555,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,555,283.45/16,711.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.44

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