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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.55, 25,216.80 and 6,950.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.55, 25,216.80 and 6,950.80 is: 10,425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.55 : 25,216.80 = 6,950.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.55/25,216.80 = 6,950.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.55x = 25,216.80 × 6,950.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.55x = 175,276,933.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,276,933.44/16,812.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.36

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