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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.41, 25,115.82 and 7,381.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.41, 25,115.82 and 7,381.91 is: 11,072.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.41 : 25,115.82 = 7,381.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.41/25,115.82 = 7,381.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.41x = 25,115.82 × 7,381.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.41x = 185,402,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,402,597.24/16,744.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,072.51

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