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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,808.60, 25,202.10 and 6,951.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,808.60, 25,202.10 and 6,951.80 is: 10,423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,808.60 : 25,202.10 = 6,951.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,808.60/25,202.10 = 6,951.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,808.60x = 25,202.10 × 6,951.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,808.60x = 175,199,958.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,199,958.78/16,808.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.23

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