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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,853.40, 25,287.39 and 6,994.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,853.40, 25,287.39 and 6,994.89 is: 10,495.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,853.40 : 25,287.39 = 6,994.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,853.40/25,287.39 = 6,994.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,853.40x = 25,287.39 × 6,994.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,853.40x = 176,882,511.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,882,511.44/16,853.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,495.36

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