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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.38, 25,209.23 and 6,945.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.38, 25,209.23 and 6,945.48 is: 10,419.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.38 : 25,209.23 = 6,945.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.38/25,209.23 = 6,945.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.38x = 25,209.23 × 6,945.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.38x = 175,090,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,090,168.05/16,803.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.94

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