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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.70, 25,285.80 and 7,004.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.70, 25,285.80 and 7,004.90 is: 10,498.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.70 : 25,285.80 = 7,004.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.70/25,285.80 = 7,004.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.70x = 25,285.80 × 7,004.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.70x = 177,124,500.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,124,500.42/16,870.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,498.94

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