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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.62, 25,414.11 and 7,076.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.62, 25,414.11 and 7,076.76 is: 10,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.62 : 25,414.11 = 7,076.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.62/25,414.11 = 7,076.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.62x = 25,414.11 × 7,076.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.62x = 179,849,557.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,849,557.08/16,936.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,618.98

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