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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,805.94, 25,195.13 and 6,952.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,805.94, 25,195.13 and 6,952.29 is: 10,422.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,805.94 : 25,195.13 = 6,952.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,805.94/25,195.13 = 6,952.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,805.94x = 25,195.13 × 6,952.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,805.94x = 175,163,850.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,163,850.35/16,805.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,422.73

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