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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.16, 25,321.88 and 7,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.16, 25,321.88 and 7,021.24 is: 10,535.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.16 : 25,321.88 = 7,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.16/25,321.88 = 7,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.16x = 25,321.88 × 7,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.16x = 177,790,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,790,996.73/16,875.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.66

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