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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,829.40, 25,218.18 and 6,966.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,829.40, 25,218.18 and 6,966.84 is: 10,439.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,829.40 : 25,218.18 = 6,966.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,829.40/25,218.18 = 6,966.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,829.40x = 25,218.18 × 6,966.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,829.40x = 175,691,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,691,025.15/16,829.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,439.53

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