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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.62, 25,417.26 and 7,086.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.62, 25,417.26 and 7,086.06 is: 10,626.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.62 : 25,417.26 = 7,086.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.62/25,417.26 = 7,086.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.62x = 25,417.26 × 7,086.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.62x = 180,108,229.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,108,229.40/16,948.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,626.72

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