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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,945.98, 25,419.12 and 6,956.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,945.98, 25,419.12 and 6,956.22 is: 10,434.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,945.98 : 25,419.12 = 6,956.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,945.98/25,419.12 = 6,956.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,945.98x = 25,419.12 × 6,956.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,945.98x = 176,820,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,820,990.93/16,945.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,434.39

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