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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.42, 25,198.39 and 6,939.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.42, 25,198.39 and 6,939.34 is: 10,411.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.42 : 25,198.39 = 6,939.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.42/25,198.39 = 6,939.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.42x = 25,198.39 × 6,939.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.42x = 174,860,141.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,860,141.34/16,795.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,411.18

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