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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.90, 25,203.33 and 7,440.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.90, 25,203.33 and 7,440.19 is: 11,159.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.90 : 25,203.33 = 7,440.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.90/25,203.33 = 7,440.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.90x = 25,203.33 × 7,440.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.90x = 187,517,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,517,563.83/16,802.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,159.83

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