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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,725.94, 25,089.86 and 7,370.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,725.94, 25,089.86 and 7,370.33 is: 11,055.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,725.94 : 25,089.86 = 7,370.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,725.94/25,089.86 = 7,370.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,725.94x = 25,089.86 × 7,370.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,725.94x = 184,920,511.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,920,511.00/16,725.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,055.91

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