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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.08, 25,392.52 and 7,062.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.08, 25,392.52 and 7,062.56 is: 10,596.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.08 : 25,392.52 = 7,062.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.08/25,392.52 = 7,062.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.08x = 25,392.52 × 7,062.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.08x = 179,336,196.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,336,196.05/16,924.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,596.51

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