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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,835.70, 25,233.30 and 6,969.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,835.70, 25,233.30 and 6,969.90 is: 10,446.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,835.70 : 25,233.30 = 6,969.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,835.70/25,233.30 = 6,969.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,835.70x = 25,233.30 × 6,969.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,835.70x = 175,873,577.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,873,577.67/16,835.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.47

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