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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,714.48, 25,071.90 and 6,846.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,714.48, 25,071.90 and 6,846.88 is: 10,270.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,714.48 : 25,071.90 = 6,846.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,714.48/25,071.90 = 6,846.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,714.48x = 25,071.90 × 6,846.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,714.48x = 171,664,290.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,664,290.67/16,714.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.39

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