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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.66, 25,416.45 and 6,952.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.66, 25,416.45 and 6,952.65 is: 10,425.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.66 : 25,416.45 = 6,952.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.66/25,416.45 = 6,952.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.66x = 25,416.45 × 6,952.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.66x = 176,711,681.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,711,681.09/16,950.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,425.06

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