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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.08, 25,016.24 and 7,308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.08, 25,016.24 and 7,308.12 is: 10,965.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.08 : 25,016.24 = 7,308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.08/25,016.24 = 7,308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.08x = 25,016.24 × 7,308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.08x = 182,821,683.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,821,683.87/16,673.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.08

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