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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.15, 25,272.61 and 6,982.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.15, 25,272.61 and 6,982.61 is: 10,476.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.15 : 25,272.61 = 6,982.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.15/25,272.61 = 6,982.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.15x = 25,272.61 × 6,982.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.15x = 176,468,635.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,468,635.49/16,844.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,476.55

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