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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,963.90, 25,433.70 and 7,098.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,963.90, 25,433.70 and 7,098.10 is: 10,642.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,963.90 : 25,433.70 = 7,098.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,963.90/25,433.70 = 7,098.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,963.90x = 25,433.70 × 7,098.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,963.90x = 180,530,945.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,530,945.97/16,963.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,642.07

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