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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.29, 25,204.32 and 7,317.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.29, 25,204.32 and 7,317.52 is: 10,970.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.29 : 25,204.32 = 7,317.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.29/25,204.32 = 7,317.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.29x = 25,204.32 × 7,317.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.29x = 184,433,052.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,433,052.68/16,812.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,970.13

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