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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.52, 25,191.82 and 7,549.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.52, 25,191.82 and 7,549.72 is: 11,324.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.52 : 25,191.82 = 7,549.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.52/25,191.82 = 7,549.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.52x = 25,191.82 × 7,549.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.52x = 190,191,187.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,191,187.29/16,794.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,324.60

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