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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,670.41, 24,999.54 and 7,303.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,670.41, 24,999.54 and 7,303.97 is: 10,953.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,670.41 : 24,999.54 = 7,303.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,670.41/24,999.54 = 7,303.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,670.41x = 24,999.54 × 7,303.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,670.41x = 182,595,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,595,925.28/16,670.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,953.30

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