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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,940.94, 25,416.87 and 7,083.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,940.94, 25,416.87 and 7,083.03 is: 10,626.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,940.94 : 25,416.87 = 7,083.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,940.94/25,416.87 = 7,083.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,940.94x = 25,416.87 × 7,083.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,940.94x = 180,028,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,028,452.72/16,940.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.83

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