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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.91, 25,203.78 and 6,807.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.91, 25,203.78 and 6,807.33 is: 10,210.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.91 : 25,203.78 = 6,807.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.91/25,203.78 = 6,807.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.91x = 25,203.78 × 6,807.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.91x = 171,570,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,570,447.71/16,802.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.76

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