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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.60, 25,039.42 and 6,826.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.60, 25,039.42 and 6,826.89 is: 10,225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.60 : 25,039.42 = 6,826.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.60/25,039.42 = 6,826.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.60x = 25,039.42 × 6,826.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.60x = 170,941,366.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,941,366.00/16,717.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,225.23

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