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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.04, 25,236.12 and 6,962.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.04, 25,236.12 and 6,962.96 is: 10,441.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.04 : 25,236.12 = 6,962.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.04/25,236.12 = 6,962.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.04x = 25,236.12 × 6,962.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.04x = 175,718,094.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,718,094.12/16,828.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.98

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