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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,726.94, 25,091.35 and 7,371.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,726.94, 25,091.35 and 7,371.35 is: 11,057.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,726.94 : 25,091.35 = 7,371.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,726.94/25,091.35 = 7,371.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,726.94x = 25,091.35 × 7,371.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,726.94x = 184,956,978.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,956,978.94/16,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.43

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