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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.44, 25,312.10 and 7,013.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.44, 25,312.10 and 7,013.79 is: 10,525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.44 : 25,312.10 = 7,013.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.44/25,312.10 = 7,013.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.44x = 25,312.10 × 7,013.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.44x = 177,533,718.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,533,718.79/16,867.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.23

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