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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.39, 25,212.47 and 6,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.39, 25,212.47 and 6,947.37 is: 10,417.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.39 : 25,212.47 = 6,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.39/25,212.47 = 6,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.39x = 25,212.47 × 6,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.39x = 175,160,322.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,160,322.97/16,814.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,417.29

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