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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,722.89, 25,095.19 and 7,244.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,722.89, 25,095.19 and 7,244.47 is: 10,871.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,722.89 : 25,095.19 = 7,244.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,722.89/25,095.19 = 7,244.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,722.89x = 25,095.19 × 7,244.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,722.89x = 181,801,189.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,801,189.40/16,722.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,871.40

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