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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,908.30, 25,362.45 and 7,066.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,908.30, 25,362.45 and 7,066.80 is: 10,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,908.30 : 25,362.45 = 7,066.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,908.30/25,362.45 = 7,066.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,908.30x = 25,362.45 × 7,066.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,908.30x = 179,231,361.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,231,361.66/16,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,600.20

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