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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.25, 25,426.80 and 7,091.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.25, 25,426.80 and 7,091.48 is: 10,635.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.25 : 25,426.80 = 7,091.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.25/25,426.80 = 7,091.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.25x = 25,426.80 × 7,091.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.25x = 180,313,516.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,313,516.53/16,954.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,635.30

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