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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.85, 25,297.92 and 7,010.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.85, 25,297.92 and 7,010.15 is: 10,513.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.85 : 25,297.92 = 7,010.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.85/25,297.92 = 7,010.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.85x = 25,297.92 × 7,010.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.85x = 177,342,087.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,342,087.40/16,867.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.62

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