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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.22, 25,082.32 and 6,861.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.22, 25,082.32 and 6,861.14 is: 10,294.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.22 : 25,082.32 = 6,861.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.22/25,082.32 = 6,861.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.22x = 25,082.32 × 6,861.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.22x = 172,093,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,093,309.04/16,717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.37

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