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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,865.20, 25,277.55 and 6,999.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,865.20, 25,277.55 and 6,999.40 is: 10,490.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,865.20 : 25,277.55 = 6,999.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,865.20/25,277.55 = 6,999.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,865.20x = 25,277.55 × 6,999.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,865.20x = 176,927,683.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,927,683.47/16,865.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,490.70

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