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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,871.48, 25,303.06 and 7,001.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,871.48, 25,303.06 and 7,001.29 is: 10,500.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,871.48 : 25,303.06 = 7,001.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,871.48/25,303.06 = 7,001.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,871.48x = 25,303.06 × 7,001.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,871.48x = 177,154,060.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,154,060.95/16,871.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.21

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