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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.48, 25,360.68 and 7,055.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.48, 25,360.68 and 7,055.44 is: 10,572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.48 : 25,360.68 = 7,055.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.48/25,360.68 = 7,055.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.48x = 25,360.68 × 7,055.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.48x = 178,930,756.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,930,756.10/16,924.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,572.30

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