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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,809.39, 25,202.38 and 7,444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,809.39, 25,202.38 and 7,444.32 is: 11,161.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,809.39 : 25,202.38 = 7,444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,809.39/25,202.38 = 7,444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,809.39x = 25,202.38 × 7,444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,809.39x = 187,614,581.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,614,581.48/16,809.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.30

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