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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.44, 25,279.38 and 6,995.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.44, 25,279.38 and 6,995.56 is: 10,487.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.44 : 25,279.38 = 6,995.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.44/25,279.38 = 6,995.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.44x = 25,279.38 × 6,995.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.44x = 176,843,419.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,843,419.55/16,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,487.42

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