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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.07, 25,215.93 and 6,942.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.07, 25,215.93 and 6,942.31 is: 10,418.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.07 : 25,215.93 = 6,942.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.07/25,215.93 = 6,942.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.07x = 25,215.93 × 6,942.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.07x = 175,056,803.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,056,803.00/16,803.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.14

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