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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,817.43, 25,224.03 and 6,955.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,817.43, 25,224.03 and 6,955.41 is: 10,432.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,817.43 : 25,224.03 = 6,955.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,817.43/25,224.03 = 6,955.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,817.43x = 25,224.03 × 6,955.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,817.43x = 175,443,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,443,470.50/16,817.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.24

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