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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.48, 25,216.92 and 6,952.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.48, 25,216.92 and 6,952.92 is: 10,432.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.48 : 25,216.92 = 6,952.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.48/25,216.92 = 6,952.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.48x = 25,216.92 × 6,952.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.48x = 175,331,227.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,331,227.41/16,806.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.36

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