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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,780.59, 25,166.98 and 7,415.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,780.59, 25,166.98 and 7,415.50 is: 11,121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,780.59 : 25,166.98 = 7,415.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,780.59/25,166.98 = 7,415.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,780.59x = 25,166.98 × 7,415.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,780.59x = 186,625,740.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,625,740.19/16,780.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,121.52

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