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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.71, 25,017.59 and 7,308.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.71, 25,017.59 and 7,308.90 is: 10,966.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.71 : 25,017.59 = 7,308.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.71/25,017.59 = 7,308.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.71x = 25,017.59 × 7,308.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.71x = 182,850,901.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,850,901.92/16,673.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.42

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