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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,946.82, 25,415.57 and 7,084.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,946.82, 25,415.57 and 7,084.46 is: 10,624.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,946.82 : 25,415.57 = 7,084.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,946.82/25,415.57 = 7,084.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,946.82x = 25,415.57 × 7,084.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,946.82x = 180,055,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,055,670.29/16,946.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,624.75

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