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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.05, 25,451.26 and 7,099.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.05, 25,451.26 and 7,099.25 is: 10,650.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.05 : 25,451.26 = 7,099.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.05/25,451.26 = 7,099.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.05x = 25,451.26 × 7,099.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.05x = 180,684,857.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,684,857.56/16,965.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,650.42

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