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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.68, 25,290.27 and 6,997.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.68, 25,290.27 and 6,997.26 is: 10,493.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.68 : 25,290.27 = 6,997.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.68/25,290.27 = 6,997.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.68x = 25,290.27 × 6,997.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.68x = 176,962,594.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,962,594.66/16,864.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,493.09

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