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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.48, 25,070.40 and 6,845.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.48, 25,070.40 and 6,845.88 is: 10,268.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.48 : 25,070.40 = 6,845.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.48/25,070.40 = 6,845.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.48x = 25,070.40 × 6,845.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.48x = 171,628,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,628,949.95/16,713.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,268.89

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