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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.36, 25,416.28 and 7,082.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.36, 25,416.28 and 7,082.18 is: 10,619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.36 : 25,416.28 = 7,082.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.36/25,416.28 = 7,082.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.36x = 25,416.28 × 7,082.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.36x = 180,002,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,002,789.94/16,950.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,619.41

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