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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.70, 25,319.40 and 7,035.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.70, 25,319.40 and 7,035.39 is: 10,547.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.70 : 25,319.40 = 7,035.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.70/25,319.40 = 7,035.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.70x = 25,319.40 × 7,035.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.70x = 178,131,818.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,131,818.39/16,888.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.40

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