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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.88, 25,407.42 and 7,083.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.88, 25,407.42 and 7,083.46 is: 10,617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.88 : 25,407.42 = 7,083.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.88/25,407.42 = 7,083.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.88x = 25,407.42 × 7,083.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.88x = 179,972,443.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,972,443.27/16,950.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.29

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