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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.44, 25,067.28 and 6,846.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.44, 25,067.28 and 6,846.56 is: 10,268.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.44 : 25,067.28 = 6,846.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.44/25,067.28 = 6,846.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.44x = 25,067.28 × 6,846.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.44x = 171,624,636.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,624,636.56/16,713.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.66

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