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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,828.96, 25,243.32 and 7,466.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,828.96, 25,243.32 and 7,466.74 is: 11,200.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,828.96 : 25,243.32 = 7,466.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,828.96/25,243.32 = 7,466.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,828.96x = 25,243.32 × 7,466.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,828.96x = 188,485,307.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,485,307.18/16,828.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,200.06

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