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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,867.95, 25,302.02 and 7,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,867.95, 25,302.02 and 7,007.24 is: 10,510.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,867.95 : 25,302.02 = 7,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,867.95/25,302.02 = 7,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,867.95x = 25,302.02 × 7,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,867.95x = 177,297,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,297,291.59/16,867.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.90

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