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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.92, 25,447.44 and 7,096

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.92, 25,447.44 and 7,096 is: 10,645.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.92 : 25,447.44 = 7,096 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.92/25,447.44 = 7,096/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.92x = 25,447.44 × 7,096
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.92x = 180,575,034.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,575,034.24/16,961.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.91

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