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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.88, 25,326.45 and 7,026.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.88, 25,326.45 and 7,026.51 is: 10,536.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.88 : 25,326.45 = 7,026.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.88/25,326.45 = 7,026.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.88x = 25,326.45 × 7,026.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.88x = 177,956,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,956,554.19/16,889.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,536.28

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