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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,876.92, 25,317.40 and 7,022.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,876.92, 25,317.40 and 7,022.86 is: 10,535.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,876.92 : 25,317.40 = 7,022.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,876.92/25,317.40 = 7,022.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,876.92x = 25,317.40 × 7,022.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,876.92x = 177,800,555.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,800,555.76/16,876.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,535.13

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