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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.10, 25,488.74 and 6,598.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.10, 25,488.74 and 6,598.70 is: 9,894.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.10 : 25,488.74 = 6,598.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.10/25,488.74 = 6,598.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.10x = 25,488.74 × 6,598.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.10x = 168,192,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,192,548.64/16,999.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,894.20

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