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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.70, 25,466.84 and 7,114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.70, 25,466.84 and 7,114.90 is: 10,678.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.70 : 25,466.84 = 7,114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.70/25,466.84 = 7,114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.70x = 25,466.84 × 7,114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.70x = 181,194,019.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,194,019.92/16,968.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,678.13

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