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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,990.16, 25,465.80 and 6,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,990.16, 25,465.80 and 6,593 is: 9,881.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,990.16 : 25,465.80 = 6,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,990.16/25,465.80 = 6,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,990.16x = 25,465.80 × 6,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,990.16x = 167,896,019.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,896,019.40/16,990.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,881.96

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