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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,840.91, 25,247.50 and 6,710.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,840.91, 25,247.50 and 6,710.31 is: 10,059.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,840.91 : 25,247.50 = 6,710.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,840.91/25,247.50 = 6,710.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,840.91x = 25,247.50 × 6,710.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,840.91x = 169,418,534.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,418,534.95/16,840.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.94

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