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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.04, 25,215.12 and 6,948.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.04, 25,215.12 and 6,948.96 is: 10,420.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.04 : 25,215.12 = 6,948.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.04/25,215.12 = 6,948.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.04x = 25,215.12 × 6,948.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.04x = 175,218,860.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,218,860.28/16,814.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,420.99

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