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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,832.61, 25,235.15 and 6,966.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,832.61, 25,235.15 and 6,966.54 is: 10,444.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,832.61 : 25,235.15 = 6,966.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,832.61/25,235.15 = 6,966.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,832.61x = 25,235.15 × 6,966.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,832.61x = 175,801,647.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,801,647.05/16,832.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.11

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