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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,664.63, 25,005.36 and 7,304.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,664.63, 25,005.36 and 7,304.72 is: 10,960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,664.63 : 25,005.36 = 7,304.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,664.63/25,005.36 = 7,304.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,664.63x = 25,005.36 × 7,304.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,664.63x = 182,657,028.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,657,028.27/16,664.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.76

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