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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.46, 25,071.71 and 6,851.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.46, 25,071.71 and 6,851.96 is: 10,277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.46 : 25,071.71 = 6,851.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.46/25,071.71 = 6,851.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.46x = 25,071.71 × 6,851.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.46x = 171,790,194.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,790,194.43/16,714.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,277.94

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