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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,905.60, 25,344.66 and 7,052.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,905.60, 25,344.66 and 7,052.22 is: 10,572.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,905.60 : 25,344.66 = 7,052.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,905.60/25,344.66 = 7,052.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,905.60x = 25,344.66 × 7,052.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,905.60x = 178,736,118.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,736,118.15/16,905.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.60

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