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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,978.40, 25,467.60 and 7,114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,978.40, 25,467.60 and 7,114.40 is: 10,671.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,978.40 : 25,467.60 = 7,114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,978.40/25,467.60 = 7,114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,978.40x = 25,467.60 × 7,114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,978.40x = 181,186,693.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,186,693.44/16,978.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,671.60

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