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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.16, 25,278.35 and 6,992.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.16, 25,278.35 and 6,992.24 is: 10,492.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.16 : 25,278.35 = 6,992.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.16/25,278.35 = 6,992.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.16x = 25,278.35 × 6,992.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.16x = 176,752,128.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,752,128.65/16,846.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.13

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