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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,894.72, 25,346.40 and 7,030.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,894.72, 25,346.40 and 7,030.72 is: 10,547.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,894.72 : 25,346.40 = 7,030.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,894.72/25,346.40 = 7,030.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,894.72x = 25,346.40 × 7,030.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,894.72x = 178,203,441.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,203,441.41/16,894.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,547.88

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