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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.50, 25,396.38 and 7,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.50, 25,396.38 and 7,087.50 is: 10,623.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.50 : 25,396.38 = 7,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.50/25,396.38 = 7,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.50x = 25,396.38 × 7,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.50x = 179,996,843.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,996,843.25/16,942.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,623.98

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