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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,715.49, 25,073.23 and 6,848.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,715.49, 25,073.23 and 6,848.03 is: 10,272.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,715.49 : 25,073.23 = 6,848.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,715.49/25,073.23 = 6,848.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,715.49x = 25,073.23 × 6,848.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,715.49x = 171,702,231.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,702,231.24/16,715.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.04

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