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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,729.44, 25,095.10 and 7,373.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,729.44, 25,095.10 and 7,373.84 is: 11,061.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,729.44 : 25,095.10 = 7,373.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,729.44/25,095.10 = 7,373.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,729.44x = 25,095.10 × 7,373.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,729.44x = 185,047,252.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,047,252.18/16,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.17

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