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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.44, 25,089.68 and 7,486

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.44, 25,089.68 and 7,486 is: 11,220.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.44 : 25,089.68 = 7,486 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.44/25,089.68 = 7,486/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.44x = 25,089.68 × 7,486
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.44x = 187,821,344.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,821,344.48/16,739.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,220.29

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