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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.73, 25,447.05 and 7,104.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.73, 25,447.05 and 7,104.99 is: 10,655.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.73 : 25,447.05 = 7,104.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.73/25,447.05 = 7,104.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.73x = 25,447.05 × 7,104.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.73x = 180,801,035.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,801,035.78/16,967.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,655.58

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