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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.04, 25,009.13 and 7,306.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.04, 25,009.13 and 7,306.58 is: 10,964.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.04 : 25,009.13 = 7,306.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.04/25,009.13 = 7,306.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.04x = 25,009.13 × 7,306.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.04x = 182,731,047.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,731,047.50/16,666.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.28

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