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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.20, 25,252.68 and 6,971.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.20, 25,252.68 and 6,971.64 is: 10,458.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.20 : 25,252.68 = 6,971.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.20/25,252.68 = 6,971.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.20x = 25,252.68 × 6,971.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.20x = 176,052,594.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,052,594.00/16,834.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,458.03

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