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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.31, 25,494.59 and 6,607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.31, 25,494.59 and 6,607.87 is: 9,912.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.31 : 25,494.59 = 6,607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.31/25,494.59 = 6,607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.31x = 25,494.59 × 6,607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.31x = 168,464,936.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,464,936.42/16,995.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.44

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