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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,813.90, 25,220.31 and 6,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,813.90, 25,220.31 and 6,950.26 is: 10,425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,813.90 : 25,220.31 = 6,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,813.90/25,220.31 = 6,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,813.90x = 25,220.31 × 6,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,813.90x = 175,287,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,287,711.78/16,813.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.17

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