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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.42, 25,218 and 6,944.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.42, 25,218 and 6,944.34 is: 10,416.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.42 : 25,218 = 6,944.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.42/25,218 = 6,944.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.42x = 25,218 × 6,944.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.42x = 175,122,366.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,122,366.12/16,812.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,416.25

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