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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,846.78, 25,279.32 and 6,992.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,846.78, 25,279.32 and 6,992.83 is: 10,493.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,846.78 : 25,279.32 = 6,992.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,846.78/25,279.32 = 6,992.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,846.78x = 25,279.32 × 6,992.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,846.78x = 176,773,987.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,773,987.28/16,846.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.04

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