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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.70, 25,273.80 and 6,996.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.70, 25,273.80 and 6,996.90 is: 10,486.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.70 : 25,273.80 = 6,996.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.70/25,273.80 = 6,996.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.70x = 25,273.80 × 6,996.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.70x = 176,838,251.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,838,251.22/16,862.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,486.95

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