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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.22, 25,240.79 and 6,958.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.22, 25,240.79 and 6,958.97 is: 10,439.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.22 : 25,240.79 = 6,958.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.22/25,240.79 = 6,958.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.22x = 25,240.79 × 6,958.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.22x = 175,649,900.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,649,900.39/16,825.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.68

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