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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,694.79, 25,044.93 and 6,831.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,694.79, 25,044.93 and 6,831.42 is: 10,248.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,694.79 : 25,044.93 = 6,831.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,694.79/25,044.93 = 6,831.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,694.79x = 25,044.93 × 6,831.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,694.79x = 171,092,435.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,092,435.70/16,694.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,248.25

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