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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.67, 25,068.44 and 6,852.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.67, 25,068.44 and 6,852.57 is: 10,274.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.67 : 25,068.44 = 6,852.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.67/25,068.44 = 6,852.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.67x = 25,068.44 × 6,852.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.67x = 171,783,205.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,783,205.63/16,718.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,274.93

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