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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,671.42, 25,014.03 and 7,306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,671.42, 25,014.03 and 7,306.60 is: 10,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,671.42 : 25,014.03 = 7,306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,671.42/25,014.03 = 7,306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,671.42x = 25,014.03 × 7,306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,671.42x = 182,767,511.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,767,511.60/16,671.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,962.92

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