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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,733.98, 25,100.97 and 6,870.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,733.98, 25,100.97 and 6,870.61 is: 10,305.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,733.98 : 25,100.97 = 6,870.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,733.98/25,100.97 = 6,870.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,733.98x = 25,100.97 × 6,870.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,733.98x = 172,458,975.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,458,975.49/16,733.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,305.92

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