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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.68, 25,302.60 and 7,007.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.68, 25,302.60 and 7,007.76 is: 10,512.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.68 : 25,302.60 = 7,007.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.68/25,302.60 = 7,007.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.68x = 25,302.60 × 7,007.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.68x = 177,314,548.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,314,548.18/16,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.09

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