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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.47, 25,306.05 and 7,003.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.47, 25,306.05 and 7,003.29 is: 10,503.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.47 : 25,306.05 = 7,003.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.47/25,306.05 = 7,003.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.47x = 25,306.05 × 7,003.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.47x = 177,225,606.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,225,606.90/16,873.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,503.21

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