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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.02, 25,255.23 and 6,990.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.02, 25,255.23 and 6,990.10 is: 10,480.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.02 : 25,255.23 = 6,990.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.02/25,255.23 = 6,990.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.02x = 25,255.23 × 6,990.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.02x = 176,536,583.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,536,583.22/16,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,480.67

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