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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.48, 25,245.66 and 6,962.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.48, 25,245.66 and 6,962.24 is: 10,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.48 : 25,245.66 = 6,962.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.48/25,245.66 = 6,962.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.48x = 25,245.66 × 6,962.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.48x = 175,766,343.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,766,343.88/16,828.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.58

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