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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.16, 25,418.70 and 6,954.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.16, 25,418.70 and 6,954.15 is: 10,427.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.16 : 25,418.70 = 6,954.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.16/25,418.70 = 6,954.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.16x = 25,418.70 × 6,954.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.16x = 176,765,452.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,765,452.61/16,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,427.31

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