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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.24, 25,214.10 and 6,948.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.24, 25,214.10 and 6,948.60 is: 10,423.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.24 : 25,214.10 = 6,948.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.24/25,214.10 = 6,948.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.24x = 25,214.10 × 6,948.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.24x = 175,202,695.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,202,695.26/16,809.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,423.00

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