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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.09, 25,004.71 and 7,306.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.09, 25,004.71 and 7,306.94 is: 10,958.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.09 : 25,004.71 = 7,306.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.09/25,004.71 = 7,306.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.09x = 25,004.71 × 7,306.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.09x = 182,707,879.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,707,879.15/16,672.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.91

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