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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.92, 25,002.78 and 7,299.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.92, 25,002.78 and 7,299.10 is: 10,951.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.92 : 25,002.78 = 7,299.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.92/25,002.78 = 7,299.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.92x = 25,002.78 × 7,299.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.92x = 182,497,791.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,497,791.50/16,663.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,951.67

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