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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.37, 25,324.85 and 7,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.37, 25,324.85 and 7,021.76 is: 10,529.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.37 : 25,324.85 = 7,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.37/25,324.85 = 7,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.37x = 25,324.85 × 7,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.37x = 177,824,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,824,909.67/16,888.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,529.43

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