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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.21, 25,258.52 and 6,970.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.21, 25,258.52 and 6,970.54 is: 10,460.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.21 : 25,258.52 = 6,970.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.21/25,258.52 = 6,970.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.21x = 25,258.52 × 6,970.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.21x = 176,065,524.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,065,524.00/16,831.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,460.66

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