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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.16, 25,445.14 and 7,112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.16, 25,445.14 and 7,112.81 is: 10,667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.16 : 25,445.14 = 7,112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.16/25,445.14 = 7,112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.16x = 25,445.14 × 7,112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.16x = 180,986,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,986,492.07/16,966.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.50

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