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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.28, 25,323.80 and 7,016.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.28, 25,323.80 and 7,016.73 is: 10,527.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.28 : 25,323.80 = 7,016.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.28/25,323.80 = 7,016.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.28x = 25,323.80 × 7,016.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.28x = 177,690,267.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,690,267.17/16,878.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,527.75

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