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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.23, 25,013.76 and 7,306.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.23, 25,013.76 and 7,306.40 is: 10,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.23 : 25,013.76 = 7,306.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.23/25,013.76 = 7,306.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.23x = 25,013.76 × 7,306.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.23x = 182,760,374.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,760,374.46/16,671.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.62

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