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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.44, 25,254.21 and 6,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.44, 25,254.21 and 6,975.49 is: 10,463.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.44 : 25,254.21 = 6,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.44/25,254.21 = 6,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.44x = 25,254.21 × 6,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.44x = 176,160,489.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,160,489.31/16,835.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.67

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