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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,821.80, 25,235.76 and 6,955.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,821.80, 25,235.76 and 6,955.72 is: 10,434.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,821.80 : 25,235.76 = 6,955.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,821.80/25,235.76 = 6,955.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,821.80x = 25,235.76 × 6,955.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,821.80x = 175,532,880.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,532,880.55/16,821.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.85

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