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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.29, 25,089.75 and 7,361.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.29, 25,089.75 and 7,361.28 is: 11,042.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.29 : 25,089.75 = 7,361.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.29/25,089.75 = 7,361.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.29x = 25,089.75 × 7,361.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.29x = 184,692,674.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,692,674.88/16,725.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,042.72

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