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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,947.50, 25,437.45 and 7,084.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,947.50, 25,437.45 and 7,084.16 is: 10,633.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,947.50 : 25,437.45 = 7,084.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,947.50/25,437.45 = 7,084.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,947.50x = 25,437.45 × 7,084.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,947.50x = 180,202,965.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,202,965.79/16,947.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.01

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