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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,741.88, 25,112.94 and 7,735.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,741.88, 25,112.94 and 7,735.16 is: 11,602.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,741.88 : 25,112.94 = 7,735.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,741.88/25,112.94 = 7,735.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,741.88x = 25,112.94 × 7,735.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,741.88x = 194,252,608.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,252,608.97/16,741.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.80

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