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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,669.92, 25,011.90 and 7,305.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,669.92, 25,011.90 and 7,305.12 is: 10,960.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,669.92 : 25,011.90 = 7,305.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,669.92/25,011.90 = 7,305.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,669.92x = 25,011.90 × 7,305.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,669.92x = 182,714,930.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,714,930.93/16,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,960.76

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