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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,814.46, 25,219.92 and 7,454.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,814.46, 25,219.92 and 7,454.64 is: 11,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,814.46 : 25,219.92 = 7,454.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,814.46/25,219.92 = 7,454.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,814.46x = 25,219.92 × 7,454.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,814.46x = 188,005,424.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,005,424.43/16,814.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,181.18

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