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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.31, 25,248.89 and 6,968.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.31, 25,248.89 and 6,968.94 is: 10,453.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.31 : 25,248.89 = 6,968.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.31/25,248.89 = 6,968.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.31x = 25,248.89 × 6,968.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.31x = 175,957,999.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,957,999.48/16,832.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,453.59

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