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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,895.79, 25,341.26 and 7,033.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,895.79, 25,341.26 and 7,033.23 is: 10,548.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,895.79 : 25,341.26 = 7,033.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,895.79/25,341.26 = 7,033.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,895.79x = 25,341.26 × 7,033.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,895.79x = 178,230,874.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,230,874.90/16,895.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,548.83

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