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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,903.66, 25,337.24 and 7,040.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,903.66, 25,337.24 and 7,040.28 is: 10,552.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,903.66 : 25,337.24 = 7,040.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,903.66/25,337.24 = 7,040.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,903.66x = 25,337.24 × 7,040.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,903.66x = 178,381,264.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,381,264.03/16,903.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,552.82

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