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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,834.91, 25,261.47 and 6,980.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,834.91, 25,261.47 and 6,980.99 is: 10,475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,834.91 : 25,261.47 = 6,980.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,834.91/25,261.47 = 6,980.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,834.91x = 25,261.47 × 6,980.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,834.91x = 176,349,943.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,349,943.15/16,834.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.26

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