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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,958.58, 25,440.16 and 7,095.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,958.58, 25,440.16 and 7,095.54 is: 10,644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,958.58 : 25,440.16 = 7,095.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,958.58/25,440.16 = 7,095.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,958.58x = 25,440.16 × 7,095.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,958.58x = 180,511,672.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,511,672.89/16,958.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,644.27

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