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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,710.66, 25,061.90 and 7,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,710.66, 25,061.90 and 7,353.04 is: 11,027.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,710.66 : 25,061.90 = 7,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,710.66/25,061.90 = 7,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,710.66x = 25,061.90 × 7,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,710.66x = 184,281,153.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,281,153.18/16,710.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.76

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