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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,665.92, 25,005.88 and 7,301.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,665.92, 25,005.88 and 7,301.12 is: 10,954.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,665.92 : 25,005.88 = 7,301.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,665.92/25,005.88 = 7,301.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,665.92x = 25,005.88 × 7,301.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,665.92x = 182,570,930.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,570,930.59/16,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.75

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