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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.65, 25,116.31 and 7,255.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.65, 25,116.31 and 7,255.56 is: 10,885.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.65 : 25,116.31 = 7,255.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.65/25,116.31 = 7,255.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.65x = 25,116.31 × 7,255.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.65x = 182,232,960.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,232,960.89/16,741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,885.01

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