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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.20, 25,352.40 and 7,042.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.20, 25,352.40 and 7,042.10 is: 10,560.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.20 : 25,352.40 = 7,042.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.20/25,352.40 = 7,042.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.20x = 25,352.40 × 7,042.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.20x = 178,534,136.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,534,136.04/16,905.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,560.90

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