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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.28, 25,009.50 and 7,306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.28, 25,009.50 and 7,306.83 is: 10,964.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.28 : 25,009.50 = 7,306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.28/25,009.50 = 7,306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.28x = 25,009.50 × 7,306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.28x = 182,740,164.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,740,164.89/16,666.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.66

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