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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.37, 25,033.52 and 7,319.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.37, 25,033.52 and 7,319.55 is: 10,982.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.37 : 25,033.52 = 7,319.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.37/25,033.52 = 7,319.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.37x = 25,033.52 × 7,319.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.37x = 183,234,119.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,234,119.61/16,684.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,982.38

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