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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.70, 25,231.80 and 6,968.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.70, 25,231.80 and 6,968.90 is: 10,444.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.70 : 25,231.80 = 6,968.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.70/25,231.80 = 6,968.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.70x = 25,231.80 × 6,968.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.70x = 175,837,891.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,837,891.02/16,834.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.97

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