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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,755.70, 25,133.76 and 7,265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,755.70, 25,133.76 and 7,265.84 is: 10,898.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,755.70 : 25,133.76 = 7,265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,755.70/25,133.76 = 7,265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,755.70x = 25,133.76 × 7,265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,755.70x = 182,617,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,617,878.76/16,755.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,898.85

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