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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,920.44, 25,386.12 and 7,062.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,920.44, 25,386.12 and 7,062.53 is: 10,596.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,920.44 : 25,386.12 = 7,062.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,920.44/25,386.12 = 7,062.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,920.44x = 25,386.12 × 7,062.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,920.44x = 179,290,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,290,297.55/16,920.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.08

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