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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.55, 25,237.80 and 6,964.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.55, 25,237.80 and 6,964.80 is: 10,446.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.55 : 25,237.80 = 6,964.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.55/25,237.80 = 6,964.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.55x = 25,237.80 × 6,964.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.55x = 175,776,229.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,776,229.44/16,826.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.36

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