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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,713.66, 25,066.40 and 7,356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,713.66, 25,066.40 and 7,356.04 is: 11,032.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,713.66 : 25,066.40 = 7,356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,713.66/25,066.40 = 7,356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,713.66x = 25,066.40 × 7,356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,713.66x = 184,389,441.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,389,441.06/16,713.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,032.26

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