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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.73, 25,304.67 and 7,007.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.73, 25,304.67 and 7,007.78 is: 10,512.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.73 : 25,304.67 = 7,007.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.73/25,304.67 = 7,007.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.73x = 25,304.67 × 7,007.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.73x = 177,329,623.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,329,623.59/16,867.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,512.95

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