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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,797.35, 25,190.54 and 7,437.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,797.35, 25,190.54 and 7,437.15 is: 11,153.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,797.35 : 25,190.54 = 7,437.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,797.35/25,190.54 = 7,437.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,797.35x = 25,190.54 × 7,437.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,797.35x = 187,345,787.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,345,787.38/16,797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.30

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