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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,884.95, 25,313.78 and 7,031.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,884.95, 25,313.78 and 7,031.63 is: 10,541.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,884.95 : 25,313.78 = 7,031.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,884.95/25,313.78 = 7,031.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,884.95x = 25,313.78 × 7,031.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,884.95x = 177,997,215.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,997,215.72/16,884.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.77

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