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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.74, 25,424.55 and 7,089.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.74, 25,424.55 and 7,089.98 is: 10,633.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.74 : 25,424.55 = 7,089.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.74/25,424.55 = 7,089.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.74x = 25,424.55 × 7,089.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.74x = 180,259,423.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,259,423.89/16,952.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,633.06

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