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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.31, 25,213.95 and 6,937.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.31, 25,213.95 and 6,937.73 is: 10,406.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.31 : 25,213.95 = 6,937.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.31/25,213.95 = 6,937.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.31x = 25,213.95 × 6,937.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.31x = 174,927,577.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,927,577.33/16,809.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,406.59

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