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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.40, 25,276.08 and 6,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.40, 25,276.08 and 6,994.24 is: 10,489.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.40 : 25,276.08 = 6,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.40/25,276.08 = 6,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.40x = 25,276.08 × 6,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.40x = 176,786,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,786,969.78/16,854.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,489.07

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