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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.72, 25,373.24 and 7,071.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.72, 25,373.24 and 7,071.36 is: 10,601.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.72 : 25,373.24 = 7,071.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.72/25,373.24 = 7,071.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.72x = 25,373.24 × 7,071.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.72x = 179,423,314.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,423,314.41/16,924.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,601.26

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