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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,910.90, 25,371.76 and 7,051.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,910.90, 25,371.76 and 7,051.22 is: 10,579.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,910.90 : 25,371.76 = 7,051.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,910.90/25,371.76 = 7,051.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,910.90x = 25,371.76 × 7,051.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,910.90x = 178,901,861.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,901,861.55/16,910.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,579.09

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