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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.58, 25,302.54 and 7,510.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.58, 25,302.54 and 7,510.98 is: 11,269.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.58 : 25,302.54 = 7,510.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.58/25,302.54 = 7,510.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.58x = 25,302.54 × 7,510.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.58x = 190,046,871.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,046,871.89/16,864.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,269.00

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