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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,939.54, 25,409.33 and 7,073.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,939.54, 25,409.33 and 7,073.44 is: 10,610.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,939.54 : 25,409.33 = 7,073.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,939.54/25,409.33 = 7,073.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,939.54x = 25,409.33 × 7,073.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,939.54x = 179,731,371.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,731,371.20/16,939.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,610.17

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