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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,922.72, 25,370.24 and 7,069.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,922.72, 25,370.24 and 7,069.36 is: 10,598.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,922.72 : 25,370.24 = 7,069.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,922.72/25,370.24 = 7,069.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,922.72x = 25,370.24 × 7,069.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,922.72x = 179,351,359.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,351,359.85/16,922.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,598.26

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