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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.16, 25,279.85 and 6,993.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.16, 25,279.85 and 6,993.24 is: 10,493.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.16 : 25,279.85 = 6,993.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.16/25,279.85 = 6,993.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.16x = 25,279.85 × 6,993.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.16x = 176,788,058.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,788,058.21/16,847.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.64

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