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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,816.97, 25,228.53 and 6,957.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,816.97, 25,228.53 and 6,957.02 is: 10,436.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,816.97 : 25,228.53 = 6,957.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,816.97/25,228.53 = 6,957.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,816.97x = 25,228.53 × 6,957.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,816.97x = 175,515,261.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,515,261.64/16,816.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.80

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