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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,854.66, 25,283.13 and 6,994.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,854.66, 25,283.13 and 6,994.74 is: 10,492.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,854.66 : 25,283.13 = 6,994.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,854.66/25,283.13 = 6,994.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,854.66x = 25,283.13 × 6,994.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,854.66x = 176,848,920.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,848,920.74/16,854.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.58

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