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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.17, 25,444.04 and 6,968.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.17, 25,444.04 and 6,968.10 is: 10,456.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.17 : 25,444.04 = 6,968.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.17/25,444.04 = 6,968.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.17x = 25,444.04 × 6,968.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.17x = 177,296,675.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,296,675.70/16,955.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,456.79

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