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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.92, 25,495.38 and 6,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.92, 25,495.38 and 6,611.10 is: 9,916.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.92 : 25,495.38 = 6,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.92/25,495.38 = 6,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.92x = 25,495.38 × 6,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.92x = 168,552,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,552,506.72/16,996.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,916.65

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