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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.97, 25,428.56 and 7,077.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.97, 25,428.56 and 7,077.66 is: 10,616.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.97 : 25,428.56 = 7,077.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.97/25,428.56 = 7,077.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.97x = 25,428.56 × 7,077.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.97x = 179,974,666.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,974,666.58/16,951.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,616.74

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