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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.49, 25,017.26 and 7,308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.49, 25,017.26 and 7,308.68 is: 10,966.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.49 : 25,017.26 = 7,308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.49/25,017.26 = 7,308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.49x = 25,017.26 × 7,308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.49x = 182,842,986.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,842,986.19/16,673.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.09

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