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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,844.88, 25,256.51 and 6,990.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,844.88, 25,256.51 and 6,990.96 is: 10,481.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,844.88 : 25,256.51 = 6,990.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,844.88/25,256.51 = 6,990.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,844.88x = 25,256.51 × 6,990.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,844.88x = 176,567,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,567,251.15/16,844.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,481.95

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