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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,944.74, 25,419.44 and 7,081.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,944.74, 25,419.44 and 7,081.70 is: 10,623.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,944.74 : 25,419.44 = 7,081.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,944.74/25,419.44 = 7,081.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,944.74x = 25,419.44 × 7,081.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,944.74x = 180,012,848.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,012,848.25/16,944.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,623.52

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