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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688.30, 25,041.09 and 7,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,688.30, 25,041.09 and 7,334.88 is: 11,006.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,688.30 : 25,041.09 = 7,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,688.30/25,041.09 = 7,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,688.30x = 25,041.09 × 7,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,688.30x = 183,673,268.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,673,268.81/16,688.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.11

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