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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,801.93, 25,202.96 and 6,806.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,801.93, 25,202.96 and 6,806.87 is: 10,210.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,801.93 : 25,202.96 = 6,806.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,801.93/25,202.96 = 6,806.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,801.93x = 25,202.96 × 6,806.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,801.93x = 171,553,250.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,553,250.14/16,801.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,210.33

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