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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,675.48, 25,021.85 and 7,322.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,675.48, 25,021.85 and 7,322.07 is: 10,986.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,675.48 : 25,021.85 = 7,322.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,675.48/25,021.85 = 7,322.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,675.48x = 25,021.85 × 7,322.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,675.48x = 183,211,794.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,211,794.45/16,675.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,986.90

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