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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.70, 25,347.15 and 7,038.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.70, 25,347.15 and 7,038.60 is: 10,555.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.70 : 25,347.15 = 7,038.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.70/25,347.15 = 7,038.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.70x = 25,347.15 × 7,038.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.70x = 178,408,449.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,408,449.99/16,901.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,555.65

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