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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.44, 25,322.78 and 7,030.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.44, 25,322.78 and 7,030.44 is: 10,537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.44 : 25,322.78 = 7,030.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.44/25,322.78 = 7,030.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.44x = 25,322.78 × 7,030.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.44x = 178,030,285.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,030,285.42/16,894.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.80

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