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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.04, 25,271.01 and 6,981.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.04, 25,271.01 and 6,981.24 is: 10,479.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.04 : 25,271.01 = 6,981.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.04/25,271.01 = 6,981.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.04x = 25,271.01 × 6,981.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.04x = 176,422,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,422,985.85/16,835.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.51

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