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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,984.22, 25,466.60 and 7,115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,984.22, 25,466.60 and 7,115.18 is: 10,668.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,984.22 : 25,466.60 = 7,115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,984.22/25,466.60 = 7,115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,984.22x = 25,466.60 × 7,115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,984.22x = 181,199,333.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,199,333.44/16,984.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,668.69

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