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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.44, 25,303.74 and 7,008.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.44, 25,303.74 and 7,008.52 is: 10,513.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.44 : 25,303.74 = 7,008.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.44/25,303.74 = 7,008.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.44x = 25,303.74 × 7,008.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.44x = 177,341,767.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,341,767.86/16,868.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,513.23

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