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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.50, 25,427.88 and 7,108.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.50, 25,427.88 and 7,108.50 is: 10,655.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.50 : 25,427.88 = 7,108.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.50/25,427.88 = 7,108.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.50x = 25,427.88 × 7,108.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.50x = 180,754,084.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,754,084.98/16,963.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.47

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