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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,695.63, 25,043.36 and 6,834.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,695.63, 25,043.36 and 6,834.91 is: 10,252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,695.63 : 25,043.36 = 6,834.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,695.63/25,043.36 = 6,834.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,695.63x = 25,043.36 × 6,834.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,695.63x = 171,168,986.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,168,986.48/16,695.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.32

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