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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.28, 25,484.46 and 7,130.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.28, 25,484.46 and 7,130.44 is: 10,694.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.28 : 25,484.46 = 7,130.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.28/25,484.46 = 7,130.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.28x = 25,484.46 × 7,130.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.28x = 181,715,412.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,715,412.96/16,992.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,694.00

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