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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,924.95, 25,391.48 and 7,058.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,924.95, 25,391.48 and 7,058.75 is: 10,589.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,924.95 : 25,391.48 = 7,058.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,924.95/25,391.48 = 7,058.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,924.95x = 25,391.48 × 7,058.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,924.95x = 179,231,947.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231,947.20/16,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.81

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