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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.02, 25,262.73 and 6,995.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.02, 25,262.73 and 6,995.10 is: 10,488.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.02 : 25,262.73 = 6,995.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.02/25,262.73 = 6,995.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.02x = 25,262.73 × 6,995.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.02x = 176,715,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,715,322.62/16,849.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,488.17

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