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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.31, 25,493.09 and 6,606.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.31, 25,493.09 and 6,606.87 is: 9,910.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.31 : 25,493.09 = 6,606.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.31/25,493.09 = 6,606.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.31x = 25,493.09 × 6,606.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.31x = 168,429,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,429,498.49/16,994.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.93

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