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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.67, 25,294.11 and 7,002.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.67, 25,294.11 and 7,002.75 is: 10,507.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.67 : 25,294.11 = 7,002.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.67/25,294.11 = 7,002.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.67x = 25,294.11 × 7,002.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.67x = 177,128,328.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,128,328.80/16,856.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.91

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