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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.62, 25,442.48 and 6,964.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.62, 25,442.48 and 6,964.50 is: 10,443.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.62 : 25,442.48 = 6,964.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.62/25,442.48 = 6,964.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.62x = 25,442.48 × 6,964.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.62x = 177,194,151.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,194,151.96/16,966.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,443.69

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