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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.52, 25,332.48 and 7,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.52, 25,332.48 and 7,041.60 is: 10,557.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.52 : 25,332.48 = 7,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.52/25,332.48 = 7,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.52x = 25,332.48 × 7,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.52x = 178,381,191.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,381,191.17/16,895.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,557.90

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