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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.29, 25,232.01 and 6,953.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.29, 25,232.01 and 6,953.22 is: 10,431.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.29 : 25,232.01 = 6,953.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.29/25,232.01 = 6,953.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.29x = 25,232.01 × 6,953.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.29x = 175,443,716.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,443,716.57/16,819.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.10

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