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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,799, 25,182.92 and 7,434.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,799, 25,182.92 and 7,434.04 is: 11,144.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,799 : 25,182.92 = 7,434.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,799/25,182.92 = 7,434.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,799x = 25,182.92 × 7,434.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,799x = 187,210,834.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,210,834.60/16,799
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.17

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