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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,768.62, 25,147.26 and 7,397.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,768.62, 25,147.26 and 7,397.19 is: 11,093.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,768.62 : 25,147.26 = 7,397.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,768.62/25,147.26 = 7,397.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,768.62x = 25,147.26 × 7,397.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,768.62x = 186,019,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,019,060.20/16,768.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.28

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