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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,749.44, 25,104.68 and 7,496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,749.44, 25,104.68 and 7,496 is: 11,235.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,749.44 : 25,104.68 = 7,496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,749.44/25,104.68 = 7,496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,749.44x = 25,104.68 × 7,496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,749.44x = 188,184,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,184,681.28/16,749.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.28

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