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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,820.29, 25,233.51 and 6,954.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,820.29, 25,233.51 and 6,954.22 is: 10,432.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,820.29 : 25,233.51 = 6,954.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,820.29/25,233.51 = 6,954.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,820.29x = 25,233.51 × 6,954.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,820.29x = 175,479,379.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,479,379.91/16,820.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.60

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