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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.42, 25,003.53 and 7,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.42, 25,003.53 and 7,299.60 is: 10,952.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.42 : 25,003.53 = 7,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.42/25,003.53 = 7,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.42x = 25,003.53 × 7,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.42x = 182,515,767.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,515,767.59/16,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,952.43

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