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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,819.97, 25,232.92 and 6,953.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,819.97, 25,232.92 and 6,953.72 is: 10,431.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,819.97 : 25,232.92 = 6,953.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,819.97/25,232.92 = 6,953.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,819.97x = 25,232.92 × 6,953.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,819.97x = 175,462,516.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,462,516.91/16,819.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.80

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