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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.60, 25,483.50 and 6,595.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.60, 25,483.50 and 6,595.20 is: 9,888.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.60 : 25,483.50 = 6,595.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.60/25,483.50 = 6,595.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.60x = 25,483.50 × 6,595.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.60x = 168,068,779.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,068,779.20/16,995.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,888.96

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