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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.04, 25,481.31 and 7,129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.04, 25,481.31 and 7,129.67 is: 10,691.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.04 : 25,481.31 = 7,129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.04/25,481.31 = 7,129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.04x = 25,481.31 × 7,129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.04x = 181,673,204.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,673,204.06/16,993.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,691.04

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