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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.83, 25,063.20 and 7,468.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.83, 25,063.20 and 7,468.35 is: 11,202.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.83 : 25,063.20 = 7,468.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.83/25,063.20 = 7,468.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.83x = 25,063.20 × 7,468.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.83x = 187,180,749.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,180,749.72/16,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.50

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