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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.45, 25,316.03 and 7,033.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.45, 25,316.03 and 7,033.14 is: 10,544.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.45 : 25,316.03 = 7,033.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.45/25,316.03 = 7,033.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.45x = 25,316.03 × 7,033.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.45x = 178,051,148.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,051,148.07/16,886.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.03

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