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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.08, 25,307.84 and 7,002.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.08, 25,307.84 and 7,002.14 is: 10,501.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.08 : 25,307.84 = 7,002.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.08/25,307.84 = 7,002.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.08x = 25,307.84 × 7,002.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.08x = 177,209,003.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,209,003.77/16,875.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,501.22

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