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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.20, 25,068.33 and 6,849.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.20, 25,068.33 and 6,849.71 is: 10,274.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.20 : 25,068.33 = 6,849.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.20/25,068.33 = 6,849.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.20x = 25,068.33 × 6,849.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.20x = 171,710,665.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,710,665.34/16,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.57

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