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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,674.99, 25,019.51 and 7,310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,674.99, 25,019.51 and 7,310.18 is: 10,968.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,674.99 : 25,019.51 = 7,310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,674.99/25,019.51 = 7,310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,674.99x = 25,019.51 × 7,310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,674.99x = 182,896,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,896,959.96/16,674.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,968.34

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