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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.92, 25,329.40 and 7,030.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.92, 25,329.40 and 7,030.86 is: 10,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.92 : 25,329.40 = 7,030.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.92/25,329.40 = 7,030.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.92x = 25,329.40 × 7,030.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.92x = 178,087,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,087,465.28/16,884.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.13

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