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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,942.83, 25,424.23 and 7,081.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,942.83, 25,424.23 and 7,081.35 is: 10,626.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,942.83 : 25,424.23 = 7,081.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,942.83/25,424.23 = 7,081.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,942.83x = 25,424.23 × 7,081.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,942.83x = 180,037,871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,037,871.11/16,942.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.20

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