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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,778.34, 25,163.61 and 7,413.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,778.34, 25,163.61 and 7,413.24 is: 11,118.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,778.34 : 25,163.61 = 7,413.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,778.34/25,163.61 = 7,413.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,778.34x = 25,163.61 × 7,413.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,778.34x = 186,543,880.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,543,880.20/16,778.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,118.14

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