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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.67, 25,276.11 and 6,990.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.67, 25,276.11 and 6,990.75 is: 10,489.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.67 : 25,276.11 = 6,990.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.67/25,276.11 = 6,990.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.67x = 25,276.11 × 6,990.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.67x = 176,698,965.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,698,965.98/16,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.90

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