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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,878.92, 25,298.94 and 7,022.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,878.92, 25,298.94 and 7,022.84 is: 10,526.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,878.92 : 25,298.94 = 7,022.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,878.92/25,298.94 = 7,022.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,878.92x = 25,298.94 × 7,022.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,878.92x = 177,670,407.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,670,407.79/16,878.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,526.17

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