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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.92, 25,048.14 and 7,210.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.92, 25,048.14 and 7,210.04 is: 10,814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.92 : 25,048.14 = 7,210.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.92/25,048.14 = 7,210.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.92x = 25,048.14 × 7,210.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.92x = 180,598,091.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,598,091.33/16,698.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,814.96

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