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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,826.81, 25,240.61 and 6,963.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,826.81, 25,240.61 and 6,963.44 is: 10,445.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,826.81 : 25,240.61 = 6,963.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,826.81/25,240.61 = 6,963.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,826.81x = 25,240.61 × 6,963.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,826.81x = 175,761,364.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,761,364.50/16,826.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,445.32

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