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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.23, 25,237.98 and 6,964.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.23, 25,237.98 and 6,964.38 is: 10,446.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.23 : 25,237.98 = 6,964.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.23/25,237.98 = 6,964.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.23x = 25,237.98 × 6,964.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.23x = 175,766,883.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,766,883.15/16,825.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.63

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