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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.17, 25,005.17 and 7,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.17, 25,005.17 and 7,307.73 is: 10,958.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.17 : 25,005.17 = 7,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.17/25,005.17 = 7,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.17x = 25,005.17 × 7,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.17x = 182,730,994.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,730,994.43/16,674.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.93

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