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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,824.57, 25,225.91 and 6,953.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,824.57, 25,225.91 and 6,953.91 is: 10,426.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,824.57 : 25,225.91 = 6,953.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,824.57/25,225.91 = 6,953.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,824.57x = 25,225.91 × 6,953.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,824.57x = 175,418,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,418,707.81/16,824.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,426.34

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