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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.24, 25,309.67 and 7,011.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.24, 25,309.67 and 7,011.63 is: 10,514.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.24 : 25,309.67 = 7,011.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.24/25,309.67 = 7,011.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.24x = 25,309.67 × 7,011.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.24x = 177,462,006.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,462,006.40/16,878.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.25

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