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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.53, 25,278.93 and 6,992.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.53, 25,278.93 and 6,992.57 is: 10,492.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.53 : 25,278.93 = 6,992.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.53/25,278.93 = 6,992.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.53x = 25,278.93 × 6,992.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.53x = 176,764,561.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,764,561.16/16,846.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.64

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