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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799.90, 25,200.06 and 7,310

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799.90, 25,200.06 and 7,310 is: 10,965.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799.90 : 25,200.06 = 7,310 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799.90/25,200.06 = 7,310/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799.90x = 25,200.06 × 7,310
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799.90x = 184,212,438.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,212,438.60/16,799.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,965.09

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