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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.93, 25,324.90 and 7,023.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.93, 25,324.90 and 7,023.56 is: 10,533.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.93 : 25,324.90 = 7,023.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.93/25,324.90 = 7,023.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.93x = 25,324.90 × 7,023.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.93x = 177,870,810.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,870,810.46/16,886.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.05

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