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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.28, 25,319.30 and 7,013.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.28, 25,319.30 and 7,013.73 is: 10,523.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.28 : 25,319.30 = 7,013.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.28/25,319.30 = 7,013.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.28x = 25,319.30 × 7,013.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.28x = 177,582,698.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,582,698.92/16,875.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.25

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