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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,859.94, 25,275.63 and 6,993.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,859.94, 25,275.63 and 6,993.06 is: 10,483.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,859.94 : 25,275.63 = 6,993.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,859.94/25,275.63 = 6,993.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,859.94x = 25,275.63 × 6,993.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,859.94x = 176,753,997.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,753,997.13/16,859.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.67

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