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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.16, 25,059.64 and 7,351.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.16, 25,059.64 and 7,351.54 is: 11,025.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.16 : 25,059.64 = 7,351.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.16/25,059.64 = 7,351.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.16x = 25,059.64 × 7,351.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.16x = 184,226,945.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,226,945.85/16,709.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,025.51

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