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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,956.67, 25,446.29 and 6,969.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,956.67, 25,446.29 and 6,969.61 is: 10,459.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,956.67 : 25,446.29 = 6,969.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,956.67/25,446.29 = 6,969.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,956.67x = 25,446.29 × 6,969.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,956.67x = 177,350,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,350,618.78/16,956.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,459.05

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