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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.43, 25,219.53 and 6,952.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.43, 25,219.53 and 6,952.41 is: 10,427.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.43 : 25,219.53 = 6,952.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.43/25,219.53 = 6,952.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.43x = 25,219.53 × 6,952.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.43x = 175,336,512.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,336,512.57/16,814.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.74

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