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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.72, 25,404.40 and 7,069.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.72, 25,404.40 and 7,069.96 is: 10,599.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.72 : 25,404.40 = 7,069.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.72/25,404.40 = 7,069.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.72x = 25,404.40 × 7,069.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.72x = 179,608,091.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,608,091.82/16,944.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,599.65

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