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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.17, 25,282.86 and 6,995.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.17, 25,282.86 and 6,995.25 is: 10,496.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.17 : 25,282.86 = 6,995.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.17/25,282.86 = 6,995.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.17x = 25,282.86 × 6,995.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.17x = 176,859,926.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,859,926.42/16,849.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,496.66

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