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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.50, 25,494.64 and 6,608.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.50, 25,494.64 and 6,608.25 is: 9,912.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.50 : 25,494.64 = 6,608.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.50/25,494.64 = 6,608.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.50x = 25,494.64 × 6,608.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.50x = 168,474,954.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,474,954.78/16,996.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,912.33

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