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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.47, 25,236.67 and 6,956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.47, 25,236.67 and 6,956.22 is: 10,435.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.47 : 25,236.67 = 6,956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.47/25,236.67 = 6,956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.47x = 25,236.67 × 6,956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.47x = 175,551,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,551,828.59/16,822.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.56

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