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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,703.70, 25,055.52 and 7,341.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,703.70, 25,055.52 and 7,341.48 is: 11,012.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,703.70 : 25,055.52 = 7,341.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,703.70/25,055.52 = 7,341.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,703.70x = 25,055.52 × 7,341.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,703.70x = 183,944,598.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,944,598.97/16,703.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,012.21

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