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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,868.70, 25,303.05 and 7,015.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,868.70, 25,303.05 and 7,015.05 is: 10,522.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,868.70 : 25,303.05 = 7,015.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,868.70/25,303.05 = 7,015.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,868.70x = 25,303.05 × 7,015.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,868.70x = 177,502,160.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,502,160.90/16,868.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,522.58

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