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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,723.39, 25,095.94 and 7,244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,723.39, 25,095.94 and 7,244.97 is: 10,872.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,723.39 : 25,095.94 = 7,244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,723.39/25,095.94 = 7,244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,723.39x = 25,095.94 × 7,244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,723.39x = 181,819,170.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,819,170.72/16,723.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872.15

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