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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,874.76, 25,312.26 and 7,014.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,874.76, 25,312.26 and 7,014.36 is: 10,521.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,874.76 : 25,312.26 = 7,014.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,874.76/25,312.26 = 7,014.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,874.76x = 25,312.26 × 7,014.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,874.76x = 177,549,304.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,549,304.05/16,874.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,521.59

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