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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.84, 25,263.63 and 6,982.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.84, 25,263.63 and 6,982.80 is: 10,472.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.84 : 25,263.63 = 6,982.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.84/25,263.63 = 6,982.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.84x = 25,263.63 × 6,982.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.84x = 176,410,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,410,875.56/16,845.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,472.07

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