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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.32, 25,413.36 and 7,080.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.32, 25,413.36 and 7,080.96 is: 10,620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.32 : 25,413.36 = 7,080.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.32/25,413.36 = 7,080.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.32x = 25,413.36 × 7,080.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.32x = 179,950,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,950,985.63/16,944.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,620.14

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