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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.42, 25,011.03 and 7,304.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.42, 25,011.03 and 7,304.60 is: 10,959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.42 : 25,011.03 = 7,304.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.42/25,011.03 = 7,304.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.42x = 25,011.03 × 7,304.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.42x = 182,695,569.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,695,569.74/16,669.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.92

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