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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,956.90, 25,419.87 and 6,560.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,956.90, 25,419.87 and 6,560.82 is: 9,835.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,956.90 : 25,419.87 = 6,560.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,956.90/25,419.87 = 6,560.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,956.90x = 25,419.87 × 6,560.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,956.90x = 166,775,191.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,775,191.49/16,956.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,835.24

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