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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,907.35, 25,347.29 and 7,053.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,907.35, 25,347.29 and 7,053.97 is: 10,575.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,907.35 : 25,347.29 = 7,053.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,907.35/25,347.29 = 7,053.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,907.35x = 25,347.29 × 7,053.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,907.35x = 178,798,987.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,798,987.97/16,907.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,575.22

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