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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.12, 25,339.04 and 7,029.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.12, 25,339.04 and 7,029.76 is: 10,541.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.12 : 25,339.04 = 7,029.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.12/25,339.04 = 7,029.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.12x = 25,339.04 × 7,029.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.12x = 178,127,369.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,127,369.83/16,897.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,541.88

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