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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,712.93, 25,065.25 and 7,355.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,712.93, 25,065.25 and 7,355.29 is: 11,031.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,712.93 : 25,065.25 = 7,355.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,712.93/25,065.25 = 7,355.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,712.93x = 25,065.25 × 7,355.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,712.93x = 184,362,182.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,362,182.67/16,712.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,031.11

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