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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.76, 25,268.76 and 6,983.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.76, 25,268.76 and 6,983.82 is: 10,476.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.76 : 25,268.76 = 6,983.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.76/25,268.76 = 6,983.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.76x = 25,268.76 × 6,983.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.76x = 176,472,471.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,472,471.46/16,844.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,476.40

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