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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.52, 25,260.48 and 6,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.52, 25,260.48 and 6,993.60 is: 10,485.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.52 : 25,260.48 = 6,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.52/25,260.48 = 6,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.52x = 25,260.48 × 6,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.52x = 176,661,692.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,661,692.93/16,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,485.92

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