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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.70, 25,066.44 and 6,855.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.70, 25,066.44 and 6,855.79 is: 10,282.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.70 : 25,066.44 = 6,855.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.70/25,066.44 = 6,855.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.70x = 25,066.44 × 6,855.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.70x = 171,850,248.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,850,248.69/16,713.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.00

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