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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.96, 25,243.54 and 6,962.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.96, 25,243.54 and 6,962.90 is: 10,444.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.96 : 25,243.54 = 6,962.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.96/25,243.54 = 6,962.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.96x = 25,243.54 × 6,962.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.96x = 175,768,244.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,768,244.67/16,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.39

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