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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.18, 25,285.86 and 6,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.18, 25,285.86 and 6,997.26 is: 10,499.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.18 : 25,285.86 = 6,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.18/25,285.86 = 6,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.18x = 25,285.86 × 6,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.18x = 176,931,736.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,931,736.74/16,851.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.66

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