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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,875.63, 25,324.74 and 7,014.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,875.63, 25,324.74 and 7,014.87 is: 10,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,875.63 : 25,324.74 = 7,014.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,875.63/25,324.74 = 7,014.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,875.63x = 25,324.74 × 7,014.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,875.63x = 177,649,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,649,758.88/16,875.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,527.00

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