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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814, 25,203.90 and 6,958.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814, 25,203.90 and 6,958.64 is: 10,430.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814 : 25,203.90 = 6,958.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814/25,203.90 = 6,958.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814x = 25,203.90 × 6,958.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814x = 175,384,866.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,384,866.70/16,814
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.88

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