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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,747.69, 25,125.36 and 7,261.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,747.69, 25,125.36 and 7,261.59 is: 10,894.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,747.69 : 25,125.36 = 7,261.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,747.69/25,125.36 = 7,261.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,747.69x = 25,125.36 × 7,261.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,747.69x = 182,450,062.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,450,062.92/16,747.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,894.05

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