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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,732.70, 25,095.45 and 7,372.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,732.70, 25,095.45 and 7,372.70 is: 11,057.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,732.70 : 25,095.45 = 7,372.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,732.70/25,095.45 = 7,372.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,732.70x = 25,095.45 × 7,372.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,732.70x = 185,021,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,021,224.22/16,732.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,057.46

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