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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.83, 25,463.16 and 7,107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.83, 25,463.16 and 7,107.28 is: 10,665.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.83 : 25,463.16 = 7,107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.83/25,463.16 = 7,107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.83x = 25,463.16 × 7,107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.83x = 180,973,744.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,973,744.15/16,968.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,665.07

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