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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.68, 25,370.94 and 7,044.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.68, 25,370.94 and 7,044.88 is: 10,569.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.68 : 25,370.94 = 7,044.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.68/25,370.94 = 7,044.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.68x = 25,370.94 × 7,044.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.68x = 178,735,227.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,735,227.79/16,910.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,569.37

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