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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.27, 25,301.69 and 6,999.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.27, 25,301.69 and 6,999.56 is: 10,504.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.27 : 25,301.69 = 6,999.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.27/25,301.69 = 6,999.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.27x = 25,301.69 × 6,999.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.27x = 177,100,535.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,100,535.75/16,860.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,504.02

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