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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.05, 25,442.78 and 6,964.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.05, 25,442.78 and 6,964.63 is: 10,446.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.05 : 25,442.78 = 6,964.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.05/25,442.78 = 6,964.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.05x = 25,442.78 × 6,964.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.05x = 177,199,450.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,199,450.44/16,962.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,446.82

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