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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,843.02, 25,253.73 and 6,989.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,843.02, 25,253.73 and 6,989.10 is: 10,479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,843.02 : 25,253.73 = 6,989.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,843.02/25,253.73 = 6,989.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,843.02x = 25,253.73 × 6,989.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,843.02x = 176,500,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,500,844.34/16,843.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,479.17

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