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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.58, 25,026.87 and 7,322.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.58, 25,026.87 and 7,322.40 is: 10,983.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.58 : 25,026.87 = 7,322.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.58/25,026.87 = 7,322.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.58x = 25,026.87 × 7,322.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.58x = 183,256,591.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,256,591.14/16,684.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,983.59

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