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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,887.16, 25,339.88 and 7,033.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,887.16, 25,339.88 and 7,033.24 is: 10,553.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,887.16 : 25,339.88 = 7,033.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,887.16/25,339.88 = 7,033.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,887.16x = 25,339.88 × 7,033.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,887.16x = 178,221,457.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,221,457.61/16,887.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.67

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