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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,900.65, 25,344.90 and 6,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,900.65, 25,344.90 and 6,901.20 is: 10,349.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,900.65 : 25,344.90 = 6,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,900.65/25,344.90 = 6,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,900.65x = 25,344.90 × 6,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,900.65x = 174,910,223.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,910,223.88/16,900.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,349.32

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