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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.05, 25,342.22 and 6,912.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.05, 25,342.22 and 6,912.81 is: 10,365.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.05 : 25,342.22 = 6,912.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.05/25,342.22 = 6,912.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.05x = 25,342.22 × 6,912.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.05x = 175,185,956.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,185,956.82/16,901.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,365.39

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