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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,766.39, 25,149.82 and 7,404.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,766.39, 25,149.82 and 7,404.44 is: 11,106.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,766.39 : 25,149.82 = 7,404.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,766.39/25,149.82 = 7,404.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,766.39x = 25,149.82 × 7,404.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,766.39x = 186,220,252.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,220,252.73/16,766.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,106.76

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