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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,927.79, 25,394.63 and 7,073.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,927.79, 25,394.63 and 7,073.98 is: 10,612.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,927.79 : 25,394.63 = 7,073.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,927.79/25,394.63 = 7,073.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,927.79x = 25,394.63 × 7,073.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,927.79x = 179,641,005.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,641,005.87/16,927.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.20

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