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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.28, 25,239.78 and 6,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.28, 25,239.78 and 6,960.72 is: 10,443.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.28 : 25,239.78 = 6,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.28/25,239.78 = 6,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.28x = 25,239.78 × 6,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.28x = 175,687,041.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,687,041.44/16,823.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.09

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