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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,708.96, 25,063.39 and 7,468.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,708.96, 25,063.39 and 7,468.48 is: 11,202.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,708.96 : 25,063.39 = 7,468.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,708.96/25,063.39 = 7,468.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,708.96x = 25,063.39 × 7,468.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,708.96x = 187,185,426.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,185,426.95/16,708.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,202.70

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