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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,906.62, 25,366.41 and 7,043.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,906.62, 25,366.41 and 7,043.25 is: 10,567.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,906.62 : 25,366.41 = 7,043.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,906.62/25,366.41 = 7,043.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,906.62x = 25,366.41 × 7,043.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,906.62x = 178,661,967.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,661,967.23/16,906.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,567.57

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