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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,791.56, 25,183.39 and 7,426.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,791.56, 25,183.39 and 7,426.47 is: 11,137.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,791.56 : 25,183.39 = 7,426.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,791.56/25,183.39 = 7,426.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,791.56x = 25,183.39 × 7,426.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,791.56x = 187,023,690.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,023,690.33/16,791.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,137.96

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