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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.60, 25,268.10 and 6,995.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.60, 25,268.10 and 6,995.80 is: 10,489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.60 : 25,268.10 = 6,995.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.60/25,268.10 = 6,995.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.60x = 25,268.10 × 6,995.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.60x = 176,770,573.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,770,573.98/16,852.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.22

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