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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.24, 25,372.68 and 7,070.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.24, 25,372.68 and 7,070.86 is: 10,600.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.24 : 25,372.68 = 7,070.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.24/25,372.68 = 7,070.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.24x = 25,372.68 × 7,070.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.24x = 179,406,668.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,406,668.10/16,924.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.57

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