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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.84, 25,007.21 and 7,313.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.84, 25,007.21 and 7,313.58 is: 10,973.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.84 : 25,007.21 = 7,313.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.84/25,007.21 = 7,313.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.84x = 25,007.21 × 7,313.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.84x = 182,892,194.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,892,194.34/16,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,973.42

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