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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.77, 25,303.94 and 7,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.77, 25,303.94 and 7,001.06 is: 10,506.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.77 : 25,303.94 = 7,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.77/25,303.94 = 7,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.77x = 25,303.94 × 7,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.77x = 177,154,402.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,154,402.18/16,861.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,506.28

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