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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.16, 25,239.24 and 6,954.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.16, 25,239.24 and 6,954.60 is: 10,431.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.16 : 25,239.24 = 6,954.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.16/25,239.24 = 6,954.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.16x = 25,239.24 × 6,954.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.16x = 175,528,818.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,528,818.50/16,826.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,431.90

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