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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,841.40, 25,267.50 and 6,981.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,841.40, 25,267.50 and 6,981.72 is: 10,474.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,841.40 : 25,267.50 = 6,981.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,841.40/25,267.50 = 6,981.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,841.40x = 25,267.50 × 6,981.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,841.40x = 176,410,610.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,410,610.10/16,841.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,474.82

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