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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.48, 25,427.37 and 6,961.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.48, 25,427.37 and 6,961.72 is: 10,442.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.48 : 25,427.37 = 6,961.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.48/25,427.37 = 6,961.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.48x = 25,427.37 × 6,961.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.48x = 177,018,230.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,018,230.28/16,951.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,442.64

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