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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.98, 25,247.22 and 6,971.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.98, 25,247.22 and 6,971.90 is: 10,460.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.98 : 25,247.22 = 6,971.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.98/25,247.22 = 6,971.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.98x = 25,247.22 × 6,971.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.98x = 176,021,093.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,021,093.12/16,827.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.03

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