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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.35, 25,209.19 and 7,441.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.35, 25,209.19 and 7,441.08 is: 11,164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.35 : 25,209.19 = 7,441.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.35/25,209.19 = 7,441.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.35x = 25,209.19 × 7,441.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.35x = 187,583,599.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,583,599.53/16,802.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,164.13

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