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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.76, 25,068.96 and 6,849.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.76, 25,068.96 and 6,849.84 is: 10,274.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.76 : 25,068.96 = 6,849.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.76/25,068.96 = 6,849.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.76x = 25,068.96 × 6,849.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.76x = 171,718,364.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,718,364.97/16,712.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.69

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