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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.98, 25,244.22 and 6,969.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.98, 25,244.22 and 6,969.90 is: 10,457.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.98 : 25,244.22 = 6,969.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.98/25,244.22 = 6,969.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.98x = 25,244.22 × 6,969.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.98x = 175,949,688.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,949,688.98/16,825.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.02

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