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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.96, 25,297.27 and 7,020.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.96, 25,297.27 and 7,020.61 is: 10,525.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.96 : 25,297.27 = 7,020.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.96/25,297.27 = 7,020.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.96x = 25,297.27 × 7,020.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.96x = 177,602,297.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,602,297.60/16,873.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.23

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