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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.90, 25,204.82 and 7,441.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.90, 25,204.82 and 7,441.20 is: 11,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.90 : 25,204.82 = 7,441.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.90/25,204.82 = 7,441.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.90x = 25,204.82 × 7,441.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.90x = 187,554,069.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,554,069.38/16,803.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.34

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