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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.42, 25,005.03 and 7,300.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.42, 25,005.03 and 7,300.60 is: 10,953.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.42 : 25,005.03 = 7,300.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.42/25,005.03 = 7,300.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.42x = 25,005.03 × 7,300.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.42x = 182,551,722.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,551,722.02/16,665.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,953.92

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