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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,718.88, 25,086.48 and 7,357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,718.88, 25,086.48 and 7,357.72 is: 11,040.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,718.88 : 25,086.48 = 7,357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,718.88/25,086.48 = 7,357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,718.88x = 25,086.48 × 7,357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,718.88x = 184,579,384.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,579,384.99/16,718.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,040.17

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