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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,739.84, 25,088.27 and 7,373.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,739.84, 25,088.27 and 7,373.81 is: 11,051.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,739.84 : 25,088.27 = 7,373.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,739.84/25,088.27 = 7,373.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,739.84x = 25,088.27 × 7,373.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,739.84x = 184,995,973.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,995,973.90/16,739.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,051.24

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