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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,870.95, 25,303.69 and 7,508.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,870.95, 25,303.69 and 7,508.77 is: 11,261.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,870.95 : 25,303.69 = 7,508.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,870.95/25,303.69 = 7,508.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,870.95x = 25,303.69 × 7,508.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,870.95x = 189,999,424.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,999,424.30/16,870.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,261.93

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