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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.30, 25,443.15 and 6,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.30, 25,443.15 and 6,964.88 is: 10,447.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.30 : 25,443.15 = 6,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.30/25,443.15 = 6,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.30x = 25,443.15 × 6,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.30x = 177,208,486.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,208,486.57/16,962.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.20

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