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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.24, 25,006.98 and 7,309.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.24, 25,006.98 and 7,309.24 is: 10,965.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.24 : 25,006.98 = 7,309.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.24/25,006.98 = 7,309.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.24x = 25,006.98 × 7,309.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.24x = 182,782,018.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,782,018.50/16,669.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.23

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