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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,717.67, 25,066.93 and 6,851.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,717.67, 25,066.93 and 6,851.56 is: 10,273.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,717.67 : 25,066.93 = 6,851.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,717.67/25,066.93 = 6,851.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,717.67x = 25,066.93 × 6,851.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,717.67x = 171,747,574.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,747,574.91/16,717.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.42

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