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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,975.40, 25,463.10 and 7,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,975.40, 25,463.10 and 7,111.40 is: 10,667.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,975.40 : 25,463.10 = 7,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,975.40/25,463.10 = 7,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,975.40x = 25,463.10 × 7,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,975.40x = 181,078,289.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,078,289.34/16,975.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,667.10

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