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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.67, 25,280.12 and 6,992.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.67, 25,280.12 and 6,992.74 is: 10,489.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.67 : 25,280.12 = 6,992.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.67/25,280.12 = 6,992.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.67x = 25,280.12 × 6,992.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.67x = 176,777,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,777,306.33/16,852.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.57

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