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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,943.83, 25,425.73 and 7,082.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,943.83, 25,425.73 and 7,082.35 is: 10,627.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,943.83 : 25,425.73 = 7,082.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,943.83/25,425.73 = 7,082.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,943.83x = 25,425.73 × 7,082.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,943.83x = 180,073,918.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,073,918.87/16,943.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,627.70

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