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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,916.67, 25,382.30 and 7,057.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,916.67, 25,382.30 and 7,057.89 is: 10,589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,916.67 : 25,382.30 = 7,057.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,916.67/25,382.30 = 7,057.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,916.67x = 25,382.30 × 7,057.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,916.67x = 179,145,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,145,481.35/16,916.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.88

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