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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.12, 25,358.16 and 7,037.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.12, 25,358.16 and 7,037.75 is: 10,559.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.12 : 25,358.16 = 7,037.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.12/25,358.16 = 7,037.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.12x = 25,358.16 × 7,037.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.12x = 178,464,390.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,464,390.54/16,901.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,559.32

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