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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.68, 25,226.84 and 6,960.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.68, 25,226.84 and 6,960.80 is: 10,435.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.68 : 25,226.84 = 6,960.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.68/25,226.84 = 6,960.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.68x = 25,226.84 × 6,960.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.68x = 175,598,987.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,598,987.87/16,827.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.13

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