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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.82, 25,438.19 and 6,963.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.82, 25,438.19 and 6,963.66 is: 10,447.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.82 : 25,438.19 = 6,963.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.82/25,438.19 = 6,963.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.82x = 25,438.19 × 6,963.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.82x = 177,142,871.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,142,871.36/16,955.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.32

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