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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.02, 25,264.23 and 6,996.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.02, 25,264.23 and 6,996.10 is: 10,489.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.02 : 25,264.23 = 6,996.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.02/25,264.23 = 6,996.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.02x = 25,264.23 × 6,996.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.02x = 176,751,079.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,751,079.50/16,850.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.67

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