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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.98, 25,048.68 and 6,835.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.98, 25,048.68 and 6,835.66 is: 10,254.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.98 : 25,048.68 = 6,835.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.98/25,048.68 = 6,835.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.98x = 25,048.68 × 6,835.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.98x = 171,224,259.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,224,259.93/16,697.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,254.19

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