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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955.91, 25,445.16 and 6,968.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955.91, 25,445.16 and 6,968.85 is: 10,457.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955.91 : 25,445.16 = 6,968.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955.91/25,445.16 = 6,968.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955.91x = 25,445.16 × 6,968.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955.91x = 177,323,503.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,323,503.27/16,955.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,457.92

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