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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,869.83, 25,307.78 and 7,010.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,869.83, 25,307.78 and 7,010.10 is: 10,516.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,869.83 : 25,307.78 = 7,010.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,869.83/25,307.78 = 7,010.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,869.83x = 25,307.78 × 7,010.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,869.83x = 177,410,033.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,410,033.53/16,869.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.41

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