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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.56, 25,490.46 and 6,605.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.56, 25,490.46 and 6,605.12 is: 9,908.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.56 : 25,490.46 = 6,605.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.56/25,490.46 = 6,605.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.56x = 25,490.46 × 6,605.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.56x = 168,367,547.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,367,547.16/16,992.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,908.31

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