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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,857.67, 25,295.61 and 7,003.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,857.67, 25,295.61 and 7,003.75 is: 10,509.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,857.67 : 25,295.61 = 7,003.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,857.67/25,295.61 = 7,003.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,857.67x = 25,295.61 × 7,003.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,857.67x = 177,164,128.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,164,128.54/16,857.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,509.41

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