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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,709.67, 25,060.39 and 7,352.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,709.67, 25,060.39 and 7,352.04 is: 11,026.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,709.67 : 25,060.39 = 7,352.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,709.67/25,060.39 = 7,352.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,709.67x = 25,060.39 × 7,352.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,709.67x = 184,244,989.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,244,989.70/16,709.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,026.25

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