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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.38, 25,330.41 and 7,025.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.38, 25,330.41 and 7,025.82 is: 10,537.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.38 : 25,330.41 = 7,025.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.38/25,330.41 = 7,025.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.38x = 25,330.41 × 7,025.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.38x = 177,966,901.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,966,901.19/16,888.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.83

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