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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.43, 25,049.37 and 6,839.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.43, 25,049.37 and 6,839.63 is: 10,263.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.43 : 25,049.37 = 6,839.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.43/25,049.37 = 6,839.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.43x = 25,049.37 × 6,839.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.43x = 171,328,422.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,328,422.53/16,693.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.22

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