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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.42, 25,346.15 and 7,050.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.42, 25,346.15 and 7,050.52 is: 10,568.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.42 : 25,346.15 = 7,050.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.42/25,346.15 = 7,050.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.42x = 25,346.15 × 7,050.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.42x = 178,703,537.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,703,537.50/16,908.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,568.91

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