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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,744.84, 25,121.88 and 7,392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,744.84, 25,121.88 and 7,392.31 is: 11,090.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,744.84 : 25,121.88 = 7,392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,744.84/25,121.88 = 7,392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,744.84x = 25,121.88 × 7,392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,744.84x = 185,708,724.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,708,724.74/16,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.50

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