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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,817.20, 25,227.18 and 6,954.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,817.20, 25,227.18 and 6,954.64 is: 10,432.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,817.20 : 25,227.18 = 6,954.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,817.20/25,227.18 = 6,954.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,817.20x = 25,227.18 × 6,954.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,817.20x = 175,445,955.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,445,955.12/16,817.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.53

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