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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,953.84, 25,440.72 and 7,092.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,953.84, 25,440.72 and 7,092.36 is: 10,642.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,953.84 : 25,440.72 = 7,092.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,953.84/25,440.72 = 7,092.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,953.84x = 25,440.72 × 7,092.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,953.84x = 180,434,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,434,744.90/16,953.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.71

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