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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.34, 25,357.32 and 7,060.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.34, 25,357.32 and 7,060.98 is: 10,584.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.34 : 25,357.32 = 7,060.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.34/25,357.32 = 7,060.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.34x = 25,357.32 × 7,060.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.34x = 179,047,529.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,047,529.37/16,916.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.29

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