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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.78, 25,205.10 and 6,935.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.78, 25,205.10 and 6,935.02 is: 10,407.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.78 : 25,205.10 = 6,935.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.78/25,205.10 = 6,935.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.78x = 25,205.10 × 6,935.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.78x = 174,797,872.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,797,872.60/16,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.25

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