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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,672.74, 25,016.13 and 7,307.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,672.74, 25,016.13 and 7,307.93 is: 10,964.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,672.74 : 25,016.13 = 7,307.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,672.74/25,016.13 = 7,307.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,672.74x = 25,016.13 × 7,307.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,672.74x = 182,816,001.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,816,001.83/16,672.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,964.96

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