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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.81, 25,493.84 and 6,607.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.81, 25,493.84 and 6,607.37 is: 9,911.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.81 : 25,493.84 = 6,607.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.81/25,493.84 = 6,607.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.81x = 25,493.84 × 6,607.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.81x = 168,447,200.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,447,200.56/16,994.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.68

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