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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.22, 25,088.40 and 7,847.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.22, 25,088.40 and 7,847.01 is: 11,759.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.22 : 25,088.40 = 7,847.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.22/25,088.40 = 7,847.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.22x = 25,088.40 × 7,847.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.22x = 196,868,925.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,868,925.68/16,741.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,759.54

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