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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.05, 25,469.37 and 7,121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.05, 25,469.37 and 7,121.68 is: 10,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.05 : 25,469.37 = 7,121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.05/25,469.37 = 7,121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.05x = 25,469.37 × 7,121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.05x = 181,384,639.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,384,639.27/16,985.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,679.08

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