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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,848.02, 25,261.22 and 6,994.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,848.02, 25,261.22 and 6,994.10 is: 10,486.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,848.02 : 25,261.22 = 6,994.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,848.02/25,261.22 = 6,994.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,848.02x = 25,261.22 × 6,994.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,848.02x = 176,679,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,679,498.80/16,848.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.66

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