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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.28, 25,314.84 and 7,010.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.28, 25,314.84 and 7,010.72 is: 10,518.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.28 : 25,314.84 = 7,010.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.28/25,314.84 = 7,010.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.28x = 25,314.84 × 7,010.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.28x = 177,475,255.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,475,255.08/16,873.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,518.12

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