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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.56, 25,199.30 and 6,942.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.56, 25,199.30 and 6,942.54 is: 10,407.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.56 : 25,199.30 = 6,942.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.56/25,199.30 = 6,942.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.56x = 25,199.30 × 6,942.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.56x = 174,947,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,947,260.08/16,809.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,407.61

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