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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.31, 25,247.39 and 6,967.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.31, 25,247.39 and 6,967.94 is: 10,452.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.31 : 25,247.39 = 6,967.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.31/25,247.39 = 6,967.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.31x = 25,247.39 × 6,967.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.31x = 175,922,137.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,922,137.60/16,831.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,452.08

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