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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.38, 25,213.73 and 6,948.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.38, 25,213.73 and 6,948.48 is: 10,424.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.38 : 25,213.73 = 6,948.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.38/25,213.73 = 6,948.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.38x = 25,213.73 × 6,948.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.38x = 175,197,063.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,197,063.89/16,806.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,424.44

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