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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,833.44, 25,268.62 and 6,979.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,833.44, 25,268.62 and 6,979.64 is: 10,477.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,833.44 : 25,268.62 = 6,979.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,833.44/25,268.62 = 6,979.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,833.44x = 25,268.62 × 6,979.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,833.44x = 176,365,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,365,916.62/16,833.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,477.12

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