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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.84, 25,494.80 and 6,609.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.84, 25,494.80 and 6,609.12 is: 9,911.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.84 : 25,494.80 = 6,609.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.84/25,494.80 = 6,609.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.84x = 25,494.80 × 6,609.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.84x = 168,498,192.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,498,192.58/16,999.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,911.75

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