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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.38, 25,255.76 and 6,990.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.38, 25,255.76 and 6,990.46 is: 10,481.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.38 : 25,255.76 = 6,990.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.38/25,255.76 = 6,990.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.38x = 25,255.76 × 6,990.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.38x = 176,549,253.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,549,253.77/16,844.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.20

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