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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,804.62, 25,195.14 and 7,439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,804.62, 25,195.14 and 7,439.56 is: 11,154.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,804.62 : 25,195.14 = 7,439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,804.62/25,195.14 = 7,439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,804.62x = 25,195.14 × 7,439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,804.62x = 187,440,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,440,705.95/16,804.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.12

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