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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.36, 25,468.46 and 7,110.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.36, 25,468.46 and 7,110.80 is: 10,670.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.36 : 25,468.46 = 7,110.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.36/25,468.46 = 7,110.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.36x = 25,468.46 × 7,110.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.36x = 181,101,125.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,101,125.37/16,972.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,670.36

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