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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.50, 25,493.14 and 6,607.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.50, 25,493.14 and 6,607.25 is: 9,910.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.50 : 25,493.14 = 6,607.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.50/25,493.14 = 6,607.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.50x = 25,493.14 × 6,607.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.50x = 168,439,463.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,439,463.25/16,995.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,910.83

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