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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,929.83, 25,398.80 and 7,063.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,929.83, 25,398.80 and 7,063.62 is: 10,597.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,929.83 : 25,398.80 = 7,063.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,929.83/25,398.80 = 7,063.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,929.83x = 25,398.80 × 7,063.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,929.83x = 179,407,436.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,407,436.34/16,929.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,597.12

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