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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.36, 25,386.48 and 7,082.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.36, 25,386.48 and 7,082.64 is: 10,609.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.36 : 25,386.48 = 7,082.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.36/25,386.48 = 7,082.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.36x = 25,386.48 × 7,082.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.36x = 179,803,298.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,803,298.71/16,947.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.52

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