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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860.44, 25,276.38 and 6,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860.44, 25,276.38 and 6,993.56 is: 10,484.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860.44 : 25,276.38 = 6,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860.44/25,276.38 = 6,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860.44x = 25,276.38 × 6,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860.44x = 176,771,880.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,771,880.11/16,860.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,484.42

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