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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.06, 25,491.21 and 6,605.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.06, 25,491.21 and 6,605.62 is: 9,909.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.06 : 25,491.21 = 6,605.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.06/25,491.21 = 6,605.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.06x = 25,491.21 × 6,605.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.06x = 168,385,246.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,385,246.60/16,993.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,909.06

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