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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,759.44, 25,119.72 and 7,506

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,759.44, 25,119.72 and 7,506 is: 11,250.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,759.44 : 25,119.72 = 7,506 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,759.44/25,119.72 = 7,506/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,759.44x = 25,119.72 × 7,506
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,759.44x = 188,548,618.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,548,618.32/16,759.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,250.29

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