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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.20, 25,193.71 and 7,441.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.20, 25,193.71 and 7,441.23 is: 11,154.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.20 : 25,193.71 = 7,441.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.20/25,193.71 = 7,441.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.20x = 25,193.71 × 7,441.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.20x = 187,472,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,472,190.66/16,806.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.94

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