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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794.99, 25,176.93 and 7,430.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,794.99, 25,176.93 and 7,430.04 is: 11,138.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,794.99 : 25,176.93 = 7,430.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,794.99/25,176.93 = 7,430.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,794.99x = 25,176.93 × 7,430.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,794.99x = 187,065,596.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,065,596.98/16,794.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,138.18

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