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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,890.46, 25,322.02 and 7,037.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,890.46, 25,322.02 and 7,037.14 is: 10,550.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,890.46 : 25,322.02 = 7,037.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,890.46/25,322.02 = 7,037.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,890.46x = 25,322.02 × 7,037.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,890.46x = 178,194,599.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,194,599.82/16,890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.01

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