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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.17, 25,066.19 and 6,851.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.17, 25,066.19 and 6,851.07 is: 10,272.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.17 : 25,066.19 = 6,851.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.17/25,066.19 = 6,851.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.17x = 25,066.19 × 6,851.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.17x = 171,730,188.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,730,188.07/16,717.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,272.68

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