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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.44, 25,325.02 and 7,039.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.44, 25,325.02 and 7,039.14 is: 10,553.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.44 : 25,325.02 = 7,039.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.44/25,325.02 = 7,039.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.44x = 25,325.02 × 7,039.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.44x = 178,266,361.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,266,361.28/16,892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,553.03

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