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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,876.52, 25,307.49 and 7,009.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,876.52, 25,307.49 and 7,009.05 is: 10,510.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,876.52 : 25,307.49 = 7,009.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,876.52/25,307.49 = 7,009.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,876.52x = 25,307.49 × 7,009.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,876.52x = 177,381,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,381,402.19/16,876.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,510.54

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