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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,699.70, 25,049.52 and 7,337.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,699.70, 25,049.52 and 7,337.48 is: 11,006.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,699.70 : 25,049.52 = 7,337.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,699.70/25,049.52 = 7,337.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,699.70x = 25,049.52 × 7,337.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,699.70x = 183,800,352.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,800,352.01/16,699.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,006.21

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