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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.38, 25,501.77 and 7,007.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.38, 25,501.77 and 7,007.49 is: 10,514.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.38 : 25,501.77 = 7,007.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.38/25,501.77 = 7,007.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.38x = 25,501.77 × 7,007.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.38x = 178,703,398.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,703,398.26/16,995.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,514.83

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