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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,806.84, 25,218.72 and 7,448.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,806.84, 25,218.72 and 7,448.88 is: 11,177.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,806.84 : 25,218.72 = 7,448.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,806.84/25,218.72 = 7,448.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,806.84x = 25,218.72 × 7,448.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,806.84x = 187,851,219.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,851,219.03/16,806.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,177.07

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