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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.49, 25,018.76 and 7,309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.49, 25,018.76 and 7,309.68 is: 10,967.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.49 : 25,018.76 = 7,309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.49/25,018.76 = 7,309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.49x = 25,018.76 × 7,309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.49x = 182,879,129.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,879,129.60/16,674.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.60

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