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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,962.69, 25,444.11 and 7,095.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,962.69, 25,444.11 and 7,095.05 is: 10,642.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,962.69 : 25,444.11 = 7,095.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,962.69/25,444.11 = 7,095.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,962.69x = 25,444.11 × 7,095.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,962.69x = 180,527,239.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,527,239.15/16,962.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.60

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