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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,716.54, 25,078.92 and 6,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,716.54, 25,078.92 and 6,721.94 is: 10,084.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,716.54 : 25,078.92 = 6,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,716.54/25,078.92 = 6,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,716.54x = 25,078.92 × 6,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,716.54x = 168,578,995.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,578,995.50/16,716.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.56

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