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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.64, 25,396.82 and 7,066.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.64, 25,396.82 and 7,066.66 is: 10,600.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.64 : 25,396.82 = 7,066.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.64/25,396.82 = 7,066.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.64x = 25,396.82 × 7,066.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.64x = 179,470,692.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,470,692.02/16,929.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.98

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