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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.84, 25,241.45 and 6,983.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.84, 25,241.45 and 6,983.19 is: 10,469.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.84 : 25,241.45 = 6,983.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.84/25,241.45 = 6,983.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.84x = 25,241.45 × 6,983.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.84x = 176,265,806.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,265,806.31/16,836.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,469.06

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