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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,892.83, 25,341.98 and 7,032.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,892.83, 25,341.98 and 7,032.49 is: 10,549.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,892.83 : 25,341.98 = 7,032.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,892.83/25,341.98 = 7,032.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,892.83x = 25,341.98 × 7,032.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,892.83x = 178,217,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,217,220.93/16,892.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,549.87

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