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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,816.43, 25,203.03 and 6,962.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,816.43, 25,203.03 and 6,962.51 is: 10,434.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,816.43 : 25,203.03 = 6,962.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,816.43/25,203.03 = 6,962.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,816.43x = 25,203.03 × 6,962.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,816.43x = 175,476,222.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,476,222.39/16,816.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.81

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