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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.38, 25,308.60 and 7,010.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.38, 25,308.60 and 7,010.40 is: 10,516.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.38 : 25,308.60 = 7,010.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.38/25,308.60 = 7,010.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.38x = 25,308.60 × 7,010.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.38x = 177,423,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,423,409.44/16,870.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,516.86

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