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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,982.73, 25,465.91 and 7,119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,982.73, 25,465.91 and 7,119.36 is: 10,675.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,982.73 : 25,465.91 = 7,119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,982.73/25,465.91 = 7,119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,982.73x = 25,465.91 × 7,119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,982.73x = 181,300,981.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,300,981.02/16,982.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,675.61

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