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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,888.95, 25,319.77 and 7,035.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,888.95, 25,319.77 and 7,035.64 is: 10,547.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,888.95 : 25,319.77 = 7,035.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,888.95/25,319.77 = 7,035.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,888.95x = 25,319.77 × 7,035.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,888.95x = 178,140,786.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,140,786.60/16,888.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.77

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