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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,831.68, 25,240.77 and 6,964.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,831.68, 25,240.77 and 6,964.26 is: 10,443.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,831.68 : 25,240.77 = 6,964.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,831.68/25,240.77 = 6,964.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,831.68x = 25,240.77 × 6,964.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,831.68x = 175,783,284.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,783,284.88/16,831.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.60

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