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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.72, 25,238.54 and 6,957.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.72, 25,238.54 and 6,957.47 is: 10,437.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.72 : 25,238.54 = 6,957.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.72/25,238.54 = 6,957.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.72x = 25,238.54 × 6,957.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.72x = 175,596,384.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,596,384.89/16,823.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.43

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