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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,983.04, 25,466.36 and 7,119.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,983.04, 25,466.36 and 7,119.67 is: 10,676.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,983.04 : 25,466.36 = 7,119.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,983.04/25,466.36 = 7,119.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,983.04x = 25,466.36 × 7,119.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,983.04x = 181,311,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,311,916.37/16,983.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,676.06

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