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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,823.60, 25,241.02 and 7,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,823.60, 25,241.02 and 7,462.33 is: 11,195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,823.60 : 25,241.02 = 7,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,823.60/25,241.02 = 7,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,823.60x = 25,241.02 × 7,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,823.60x = 188,356,739.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,356,739.02/16,823.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,195.98

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