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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.44, 25,270.12 and 6,980.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.44, 25,270.12 and 6,980.64 is: 10,478.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.44 : 25,270.12 = 6,980.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.44/25,270.12 = 6,980.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.44x = 25,270.12 × 6,980.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.44x = 176,401,610.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,401,610.48/16,834.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,478.61

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