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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.44, 25,288.74 and 6,998.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.44, 25,288.74 and 6,998.49 is: 10,498.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.44 : 25,288.74 = 6,998.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.44/25,288.74 = 6,998.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.44x = 25,288.74 × 6,998.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.44x = 176,982,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,982,994.00/16,858.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.18

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