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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.40, 25,202.58 and 7,439.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.40, 25,202.58 and 7,439.67 is: 11,159.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.40 : 25,202.58 = 7,439.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.40/25,202.58 = 7,439.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.40x = 25,202.58 × 7,439.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.40x = 187,498,878.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,498,878.35/16,802.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.05

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