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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832, 25,255.16 and 6,978.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832, 25,255.16 and 6,978.44 is: 10,470.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832 : 25,255.16 = 6,978.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832/25,255.16 = 6,978.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832x = 25,255.16 × 6,978.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832x = 176,241,618.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,241,618.75/16,832
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,470.63

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