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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.69, 25,096.73 and 7,364.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.69, 25,096.73 and 7,364.54 is: 11,050.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.69 : 25,096.73 = 7,364.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.69/25,096.73 = 7,364.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.69x = 25,096.73 × 7,364.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.69x = 184,825,897.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,825,897.87/16,725.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,050.42

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