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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,934.68, 25,384.38 and 7,079.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,934.68, 25,384.38 and 7,079.68 is: 10,612.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,934.68 : 25,384.38 = 7,079.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,934.68/25,384.38 = 7,079.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,934.68x = 25,384.38 × 7,079.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,934.68x = 179,713,287.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,713,287.40/16,934.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,612.15

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