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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.92, 25,488.06 and 6,601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.92, 25,488.06 and 6,601 is: 9,899.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.92 : 25,488.06 = 6,601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.92/25,488.06 = 6,601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.92x = 25,488.06 × 6,601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.92x = 168,246,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,246,684.06/16,994.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.82

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