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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.54, 25,346.88 and 7,036.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.54, 25,346.88 and 7,036.98 is: 10,554.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.54 : 25,346.88 = 7,036.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.54/25,346.88 = 7,036.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.54x = 25,346.88 × 7,036.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.54x = 178,365,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,365,487.62/16,899.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,554.46

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