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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.57, 25,341.59 and 7,032.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.57, 25,341.59 and 7,032.24 is: 10,549.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.57 : 25,341.59 = 7,032.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.57/25,341.59 = 7,032.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.57x = 25,341.59 × 7,032.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.57x = 178,208,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,208,160.44/16,892.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.50

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