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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.11, 25,359.97 and 7,042.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.11, 25,359.97 and 7,042.08 is: 10,564.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.11 : 25,359.97 = 7,042.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.11/25,359.97 = 7,042.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.11x = 25,359.97 × 7,042.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.11x = 178,586,865.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,586,865.78/16,905.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,564.08

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