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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.47, 25,442.61 and 7,111.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.47, 25,442.61 and 7,111.13 is: 10,664.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.47 : 25,442.61 = 7,111.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.47/25,442.61 = 7,111.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.47x = 25,442.61 × 7,111.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.47x = 180,925,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,925,553.37/16,964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.97

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