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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,775.91, 25,165.69 and 7,411.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,775.91, 25,165.69 and 7,411.91 is: 11,118.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,775.91 : 25,165.69 = 7,411.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,775.91/25,165.69 = 7,411.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,775.91x = 25,165.69 × 7,411.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,775.91x = 186,525,685.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,525,685.01/16,775.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.66

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