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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,960.58, 25,443.17 and 7,097.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,960.58, 25,443.17 and 7,097.55 is: 10,647.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,960.58 : 25,443.17 = 7,097.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,960.58/25,443.17 = 7,097.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,960.58x = 25,443.17 × 7,097.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,960.58x = 180,584,135.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,584,135.75/16,960.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,647.29

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