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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.24, 25,431.30 and 7,094.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.24, 25,431.30 and 7,094.48 is: 10,639.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.24 : 25,431.30 = 7,094.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.24/25,431.30 = 7,094.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.24x = 25,431.30 × 7,094.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.24x = 180,421,722.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,421,722.07/16,957.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,639.81

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