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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.61, 25,362.22 and 7,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.61, 25,362.22 and 7,043.58 is: 10,566.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.61 : 25,362.22 = 7,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.61/25,362.22 = 7,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.61x = 25,362.22 × 7,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.61x = 178,640,790.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,640,790.33/16,906.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,566.33

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