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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.01, 25,205.66 and 6,943.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.01, 25,205.66 and 6,943.11 is: 10,416.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.01 : 25,205.66 = 6,943.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.01/25,205.66 = 6,943.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.01x = 25,205.66 × 6,943.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.01x = 175,005,670.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,005,670.00/16,801.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.38

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