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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.59, 25,316.21 and 7,033.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.59, 25,316.21 and 7,033.27 is: 10,544.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.59 : 25,316.21 = 7,033.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.59/25,316.21 = 7,033.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.59x = 25,316.21 × 7,033.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.59x = 178,055,613.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,055,613.73/16,886.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.20

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