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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.58, 25,438.66 and 7,094.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.58, 25,438.66 and 7,094.54 is: 10,642.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.58 : 25,438.66 = 7,094.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.58/25,438.66 = 7,094.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.58x = 25,438.66 × 7,094.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.58x = 180,475,636.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,475,636.78/16,957.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.77

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