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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.80, 25,241.76 and 6,959.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.80, 25,241.76 and 6,959.72 is: 10,440.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.80 : 25,241.76 = 6,959.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.80/25,241.76 = 6,959.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.80x = 25,241.76 × 6,959.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.80x = 175,675,581.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,675,581.91/16,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,440.85

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