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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.44, 25,081.41 and 6,852.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.44, 25,081.41 and 6,852.43 is: 10,283.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.44 : 25,081.41 = 6,852.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.44/25,081.41 = 6,852.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.44x = 25,081.41 × 6,852.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.44x = 171,868,663.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,868,663.37/16,713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,283.26

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