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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,876.81, 25,315.22 and 7,514.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,876.81, 25,315.22 and 7,514.43 is: 11,271.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,876.81 : 25,315.22 = 7,514.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,876.81/25,315.22 = 7,514.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,876.81x = 25,315.22 × 7,514.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,876.81x = 190,229,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,229,448.62/16,876.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,271.65

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