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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,822.97, 25,237.42 and 6,956.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,822.97, 25,237.42 and 6,956.72 is: 10,436.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,822.97 : 25,237.42 = 6,956.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,822.97/25,237.42 = 6,956.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,822.97x = 25,237.42 × 6,956.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,822.97x = 175,569,629.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,569,629.68/16,822.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,436.30

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