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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.58, 25,003.91 and 7,321.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.58, 25,003.91 and 7,321.07 is: 10,965.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.58 : 25,003.91 = 7,321.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.58/25,003.91 = 7,321.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.58x = 25,003.91 × 7,321.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.58x = 183,055,213.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,055,213.76/16,693.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.61

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