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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.94, 25,047.12 and 6,838.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.94, 25,047.12 and 6,838.11 is: 10,260.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.94 : 25,047.12 = 6,838.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.94/25,047.12 = 6,838.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.94x = 25,047.12 × 6,838.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.94x = 171,274,961.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,274,961.74/16,691.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,260.94

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