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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,802.95, 25,188.84 and 7,437.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,802.95, 25,188.84 and 7,437.97 is: 11,150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,802.95 : 25,188.84 = 7,437.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,802.95/25,188.84 = 7,437.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,802.95x = 25,188.84 × 7,437.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,802.95x = 187,353,836.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,353,836.25/16,802.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,150.06

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