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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,765.08, 25,150.67 and 6,898.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,765.08, 25,150.67 and 6,898.97 is: 10,349.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,765.08 : 25,150.67 = 6,898.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,765.08/25,150.67 = 6,898.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,765.08x = 25,150.67 × 6,898.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,765.08x = 173,513,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,513,772.06/16,765.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.72

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