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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.25, 25,220.88 and 6,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.25, 25,220.88 and 6,954.60 is: 10,435.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.25 : 25,220.88 = 6,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.25/25,220.88 = 6,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.25x = 25,220.88 × 6,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.25x = 175,401,132.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,401,132.05/16,808.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.42

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