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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,734.89, 25,101.58 and 7,372.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,734.89, 25,101.58 and 7,372.41 is: 11,058.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,734.89 : 25,101.58 = 7,372.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,734.89/25,101.58 = 7,372.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,734.89x = 25,101.58 × 7,372.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,734.89x = 185,059,139.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,059,139.41/16,734.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.28

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