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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.98, 25,422.12 and 6,958.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.98, 25,422.12 and 6,958.22 is: 10,437.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.98 : 25,422.12 = 6,958.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.98/25,422.12 = 6,958.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.98x = 25,422.12 × 6,958.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.98x = 176,892,703.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,892,703.83/16,947.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.39

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