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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,900.60, 25,333.08 and 7,029.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,900.60, 25,333.08 and 7,029.94 is: 10,537.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,900.60 : 25,333.08 = 7,029.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,900.60/25,333.08 = 7,029.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,900.60x = 25,333.08 × 7,029.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,900.60x = 178,090,032.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,090,032.42/16,900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,537.50

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