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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.06, 25,433.61 and 6,825.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.06, 25,433.61 and 6,825.04 is: 10,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.06 : 25,433.61 = 6,825.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.06/25,433.61 = 6,825.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.06x = 25,433.61 × 6,825.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.06x = 173,585,405.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,585,405.59/16,957.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,236.76

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