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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.11, 25,473.98 and 7,121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.11, 25,473.98 and 7,121.71 is: 10,682.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.11 : 25,473.98 = 7,121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.11/25,473.98 = 7,121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.11x = 25,473.98 × 7,121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.11x = 181,418,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,418,298.11/16,982.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,682.91

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