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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.57, 25,227.41 and 6,954.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.57, 25,227.41 and 6,954.91 is: 10,427.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.57 : 25,227.41 = 6,954.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.57/25,227.41 = 6,954.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.57x = 25,227.41 × 6,954.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.57x = 175,454,366.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,454,366.08/16,825.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.84

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