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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.94, 25,447.80 and 7,114.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.94, 25,447.80 and 7,114.59 is: 10,670.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.94 : 25,447.80 = 7,114.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.94/25,447.80 = 7,114.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.94x = 25,447.80 × 7,114.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.94x = 181,050,663.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,050,663.40/16,967.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.16

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