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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,673.96, 25,017.96 and 7,309.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,673.96, 25,017.96 and 7,309.15 is: 10,966.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,673.96 : 25,017.96 = 7,309.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,673.96/25,017.96 = 7,309.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,673.96x = 25,017.96 × 7,309.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,673.96x = 182,859,897.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,859,897.24/16,673.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,966.79

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