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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,727.04, 25,081.92 and 7,488

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,727.04, 25,081.92 and 7,488 is: 11,228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,727.04 : 25,081.92 = 7,488 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,727.04/25,081.92 = 7,488/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,727.04x = 25,081.92 × 7,488
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,727.04x = 187,813,416.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,813,416.96/16,727.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.13

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