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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,989.44, 25,474.56 and 6,991.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,989.44, 25,474.56 and 6,991.40 is: 10,483.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,989.44 : 25,474.56 = 6,991.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,989.44/25,474.56 = 6,991.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,989.44x = 25,474.56 × 6,991.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,989.44x = 178,102,838.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,102,838.78/16,989.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,483.15

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