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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.44, 25,319.02 and 7,035.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.44, 25,319.02 and 7,035.14 is: 10,547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.44 : 25,319.02 = 7,035.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.44/25,319.02 = 7,035.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.44x = 25,319.02 × 7,035.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.44x = 178,122,850.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,122,850.36/16,888.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.03

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