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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.56, 25,503.36 and 6,604.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.56, 25,503.36 and 6,604.96 is: 9,911.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.56 : 25,503.36 = 6,604.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.56/25,503.36 = 6,604.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.56x = 25,503.36 × 6,604.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.56x = 168,448,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,448,672.67/16,994.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.92

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