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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.75, 25,493.22 and 7,140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.75, 25,493.22 and 7,140.24 is: 10,708.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.75 : 25,493.22 = 7,140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.75/25,493.22 = 7,140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.75x = 25,493.22 × 7,140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.75x = 182,027,709.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,027,709.17/16,998.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,708.30

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