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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.34, 25,229.02 and 6,947.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.34, 25,229.02 and 6,947.77 is: 10,421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.34 : 25,229.02 = 6,947.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.34/25,229.02 = 6,947.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.34x = 25,229.02 × 6,947.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.34x = 175,285,393.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,285,393.55/16,819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.66

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