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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.80, 25,484.34 and 6,602.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.80, 25,484.34 and 6,602.12 is: 9,901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.80 : 25,484.34 = 6,602.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.80/25,484.34 = 6,602.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.80x = 25,484.34 × 6,602.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.80x = 168,250,670.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,250,670.80/16,992.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,901.29

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