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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.44, 25,297.74 and 7,004.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.44, 25,297.74 and 7,004.52 is: 10,507.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.44 : 25,297.74 = 7,004.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.44/25,297.74 = 7,004.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.44x = 25,297.74 × 7,004.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.44x = 177,198,525.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,198,525.78/16,864.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,507.23

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