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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.19, 25,190.69 and 7,439.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.19, 25,190.69 and 7,439.21 is: 11,151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.19 : 25,190.69 = 7,439.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.19/25,190.69 = 7,439.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.19x = 25,190.69 × 7,439.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.19x = 187,398,725.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,398,725.60/16,804.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.91

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