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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,987.70, 25,481.55 and 6,592.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,987.70, 25,481.55 and 6,592.70 is: 9,889.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,987.70 : 25,481.55 = 6,592.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,987.70/25,481.55 = 6,592.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,987.70x = 25,481.55 × 6,592.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,987.70x = 167,992,214.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,992,214.69/16,987.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,889.05

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