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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,737.67, 25,106.55 and 7,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,737.67, 25,106.55 and 7,375.60 is: 11,063.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,737.67 : 25,106.55 = 7,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,737.67/25,106.55 = 7,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,737.67x = 25,106.55 × 7,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,737.67x = 185,175,870.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,175,870.18/16,737.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.42

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