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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,811.70, 25,217.55 and 6,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,811.70, 25,217.55 and 6,947.70 is: 10,421.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,811.70 : 25,217.55 = 6,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,811.70/25,217.55 = 6,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,811.70x = 25,217.55 × 6,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,811.70x = 175,203,972.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,203,972.14/16,811.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.55

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