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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,860, 25,272.72 and 7,005

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,860, 25,272.72 and 7,005 is: 10,500.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,860 : 25,272.72 = 7,005 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,860/25,272.72 = 7,005/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,860x = 25,272.72 × 7,005
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,860x = 177,035,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,035,403.60/16,860
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.32

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