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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,719.95, 25,090.79 and 7,241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,719.95, 25,090.79 and 7,241.52 is: 10,866.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,719.95 : 25,090.79 = 7,241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,719.95/25,090.79 = 7,241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,719.95x = 25,090.79 × 7,241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,719.95x = 181,695,421.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,695,421.39/16,719.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,866.99

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