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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.58, 25,254.38 and 6,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.58, 25,254.38 and 6,975.62 is: 10,463.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.58 : 25,254.38 = 6,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.58/25,254.38 = 6,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.58x = 25,254.38 × 6,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.58x = 176,164,958.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,164,958.22/16,835.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.85

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