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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.58, 25,069.40 and 6,859.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.58, 25,069.40 and 6,859.38 is: 10,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.58 : 25,069.40 = 6,859.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.58/25,069.40 = 6,859.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.58x = 25,069.40 × 6,859.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.58x = 171,960,540.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,960,540.97/16,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,281.29

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