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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.26, 25,225.38 and 6,957.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.26, 25,225.38 and 6,957.60 is: 10,439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.26 : 25,225.38 = 6,957.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.26/25,225.38 = 6,957.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.26x = 25,225.38 × 6,957.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.26x = 175,508,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,508,103.89/16,811.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.91

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