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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,795.04, 25,188.62 and 7,429.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,795.04, 25,188.62 and 7,429.95 is: 11,143.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,795.04 : 25,188.62 = 7,429.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,795.04/25,188.62 = 7,429.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,795.04x = 25,188.62 × 7,429.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,795.04x = 187,150,150.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,150,150.02/16,795.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,143.18

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