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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.61, 25,050.43 and 7,344.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.61, 25,050.43 and 7,344.03 is: 11,016.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.61 : 25,050.43 = 7,344.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.61/25,050.43 = 7,344.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.61x = 25,050.43 × 7,344.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.61x = 183,971,109.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,971,109.43/16,699.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.49

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