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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.80, 25,241.16 and 6,966.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.80, 25,241.16 and 6,966.93 is: 10,449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.80 : 25,241.16 = 6,966.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.80/25,241.16 = 6,966.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.80x = 25,241.16 × 6,966.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.80x = 175,853,394.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,853,394.84/16,828.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449.55

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