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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,990.80, 25,477.92 and 7,127.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,990.80, 25,477.92 and 7,127.40 is: 10,687.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,990.80 : 25,477.92 = 7,127.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,990.80/25,477.92 = 7,127.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,990.80x = 25,477.92 × 7,127.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,990.80x = 181,591,327.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,591,327.01/16,990.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,687.63

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