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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.48, 25,422.87 and 6,958.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.48, 25,422.87 and 6,958.72 is: 10,438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.48 : 25,422.87 = 6,958.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.48/25,422.87 = 6,958.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.48x = 25,422.87 × 6,958.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.48x = 176,910,633.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,910,633.93/16,948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.14

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