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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,909.29, 25,361.51 and 7,046.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,909.29, 25,361.51 and 7,046.73 is: 10,569.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,909.29 : 25,361.51 = 7,046.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,909.29/25,361.51 = 7,046.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,909.29x = 25,361.51 × 7,046.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,909.29x = 178,715,678.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,715,678.13/16,909.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.08

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