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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.73, 25,299.38 and 6,998.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.73, 25,299.38 and 6,998.02 is: 10,501.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.73 : 25,299.38 = 6,998.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.73/25,299.38 = 6,998.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.73x = 25,299.38 × 6,998.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.73x = 177,045,521.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,045,521.47/16,858.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.71

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