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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,807.15, 25,209.70 and 7,444.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,807.15, 25,209.70 and 7,444.42 is: 11,166.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,807.15 : 25,209.70 = 7,444.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,807.15/25,209.70 = 7,444.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,807.15x = 25,209.70 × 7,444.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,807.15x = 187,671,594.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,671,594.87/16,807.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,166.18

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