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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,728.72, 25,095.96 and 7,495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,728.72, 25,095.96 and 7,495.44 is: 11,244.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,728.72 : 25,095.96 = 7,495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,728.72/25,095.96 = 7,495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,728.72x = 25,095.96 × 7,495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,728.72x = 188,105,262.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,105,262.42/16,728.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.45

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