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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.92, 25,379.58 and 7,058.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.92, 25,379.58 and 7,058.30 is: 10,584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.92 : 25,379.58 = 7,058.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.92/25,379.58 = 7,058.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.92x = 25,379.58 × 7,058.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.92x = 179,136,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,136,689.51/16,924.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,584.20

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