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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,863.27, 25,306.19 and 7,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,863.27, 25,306.19 and 7,002.56 is: 10,508.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,863.27 : 25,306.19 = 7,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,863.27/25,306.19 = 7,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,863.27x = 25,306.19 × 7,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,863.27x = 177,208,113.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,208,113.85/16,863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,508.53

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