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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,825.70, 25,238.48 and 7,463.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,825.70, 25,238.48 and 7,463.49 is: 11,195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,825.70 : 25,238.48 = 7,463.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,825.70/25,238.48 = 7,463.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,825.70x = 25,238.48 × 7,463.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,825.70x = 188,367,105.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,367,105.78/16,825.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,195.21

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