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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,850.76, 25,276.14 and 6,983.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,850.76, 25,276.14 and 6,983.46 is: 10,475.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,850.76 : 25,276.14 = 6,983.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,850.76/25,276.14 = 6,983.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,850.76x = 25,276.14 × 6,983.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,850.76x = 176,514,912.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,514,912.64/16,850.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,475.19

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