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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,936.96, 25,405.44 and 7,087.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,936.96, 25,405.44 and 7,087.36 is: 10,631.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,936.96 : 25,405.44 = 7,087.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,936.96/25,405.44 = 7,087.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,936.96x = 25,405.44 × 7,087.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,936.96x = 180,057,499.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,057,499.24/16,936.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,631.04

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