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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,820.97, 25,234.42 and 6,954.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,820.97, 25,234.42 and 6,954.72 is: 10,433.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,820.97 : 25,234.42 = 6,954.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,820.97/25,234.42 = 6,954.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,820.97x = 25,234.42 × 6,954.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,820.97x = 175,498,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,498,325.46/16,820.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,433.31

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