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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.82, 25,303.98 and 7,001.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.82, 25,303.98 and 7,001.08 is: 10,506.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.82 : 25,303.98 = 7,001.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.82/25,303.98 = 7,001.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.82x = 25,303.98 × 7,001.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.82x = 177,155,125.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,155,125.04/16,861.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,506.29

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