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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.33, 25,163.61 and 7,413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.33, 25,163.61 and 7,413.25 is: 11,118.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.33 : 25,163.61 = 7,413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.33/25,163.61 = 7,413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.33x = 25,163.61 × 7,413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.33x = 186,544,068.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,544,068.92/16,778.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.15

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