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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.53, 25,479.07 and 7,128.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.53, 25,479.07 and 7,128.16 is: 10,688.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.53 : 25,479.07 = 7,128.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.53/25,479.07 = 7,128.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.53x = 25,479.07 × 7,128.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.53x = 181,618,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,618,806.09/16,991.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,688.79

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