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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,812.96, 25,217.66 and 7,453.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,812.96, 25,217.66 and 7,453.14 is: 11,178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,812.96 : 25,217.66 = 7,453.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,812.96/25,217.66 = 7,453.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,812.96x = 25,217.66 × 7,453.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,812.96x = 187,950,750.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,950,750.45/16,812.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,178.92

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