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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,893.51, 25,341.21 and 7,033.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,893.51, 25,341.21 and 7,033.79 is: 10,551.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,893.51 : 25,341.21 = 7,033.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,893.51/25,341.21 = 7,033.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,893.51x = 25,341.21 × 7,033.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,893.51x = 178,244,749.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,244,749.49/16,893.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.08

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