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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,882.62, 25,316.23 and 7,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,882.62, 25,316.23 and 7,016.01 is: 10,520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,882.62 : 25,316.23 = 7,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,882.62/25,316.23 = 7,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,882.62x = 25,316.23 × 7,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,882.62x = 177,618,922.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,618,922.84/16,882.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,520.82

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