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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.52, 25,435.36 and 7,113.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.52, 25,435.36 and 7,113.52 is: 10,662.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.52 : 25,435.36 = 7,113.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.52/25,435.36 = 7,113.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.52x = 25,435.36 × 7,113.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.52x = 180,934,942.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,934,942.07/16,968.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,662.98

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