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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.44, 25,424.04 and 7,086.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.44, 25,424.04 and 7,086.97 is: 10,617.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.44 : 25,424.04 = 7,086.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.44/25,424.04 = 7,086.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.44x = 25,424.04 × 7,086.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.44x = 180,179,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,179,408.76/16,969.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,617.88

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