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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.22, 25,049.31 and 6,839.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.22, 25,049.31 and 6,839.14 is: 10,261.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.22 : 25,049.31 = 6,839.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.22/25,049.31 = 6,839.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.22x = 25,049.31 × 6,839.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.22x = 171,315,737.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,315,737.99/16,695.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,261.36

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