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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.40, 25,336.56 and 7,029.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.40, 25,336.56 and 7,029.60 is: 10,541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.40 : 25,336.56 = 7,029.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.40/25,336.56 = 7,029.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.40x = 25,336.56 × 7,029.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.40x = 178,105,882.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,105,882.18/16,895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.68

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