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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,921.33, 25,377.87 and 7,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,921.33, 25,377.87 and 7,060.69 is: 10,589.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,921.33 : 25,377.87 = 7,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,921.33/25,377.87 = 7,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,921.33x = 25,377.87 × 7,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,921.33x = 179,185,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,185,272.93/16,921.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.31

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