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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,762.98, 25,144.69 and 7,273.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,762.98, 25,144.69 and 7,273.12 is: 10,909.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,762.98 : 25,144.69 = 7,273.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,762.98/25,144.69 = 7,273.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,762.98x = 25,144.69 × 7,273.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,762.98x = 182,880,266.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,880,266.69/16,762.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,909.77

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