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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.62, 25,163.64 and 7,285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.62, 25,163.64 and 7,285.74 is: 10,928.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.62 : 25,163.64 = 7,285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.62/25,163.64 = 7,285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.62x = 25,163.64 × 7,285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.62x = 183,335,738.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,335,738.49/16,775.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.70

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