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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.70, 25,498.05 and 6,603.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.70, 25,498.05 and 6,603.70 is: 9,905.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.70 : 25,498.05 = 6,603.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.70/25,498.05 = 6,603.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.70x = 25,498.05 × 6,603.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.70x = 168,381,472.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,381,472.79/16,998.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,905.55

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