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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,858.67, 25,297.11 and 7,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,858.67, 25,297.11 and 7,004.75 is: 10,510.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,858.67 : 25,297.11 = 7,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,858.67/25,297.11 = 7,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,858.67x = 25,297.11 × 7,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,858.67x = 177,199,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,199,931.27/16,858.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.91

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