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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.29, 25,052.66 and 6,307.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.29, 25,052.66 and 6,307.85 is: 9,465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.29 : 25,052.66 = 6,307.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.29/25,052.66 = 6,307.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.29x = 25,052.66 × 6,307.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.29x = 158,028,421.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,028,421.38/16,695.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,465.45

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