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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,913.96, 25,370.94 and 7,057.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,913.96, 25,370.94 and 7,057.88 is: 10,586.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,913.96 : 25,370.94 = 7,057.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,913.96/25,370.94 = 7,057.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,913.96x = 25,370.94 × 7,057.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,913.96x = 179,065,050.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,065,050.01/16,913.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,586.82

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