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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.40, 25,004.22 and 7,317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.40, 25,004.22 and 7,317.96 is: 10,974.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.40 : 25,004.22 = 7,317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.40/25,004.22 = 7,317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.40x = 25,004.22 × 7,317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.40x = 182,979,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,979,881.79/16,673.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,974.36

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