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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,836.52, 25,254.90 and 7,474.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,836.52, 25,254.90 and 7,474.02 is: 11,211.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,836.52 : 25,254.90 = 7,474.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,836.52/25,254.90 = 7,474.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,836.52x = 25,254.90 × 7,474.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,836.52x = 188,755,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,755,627.70/16,836.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,211.09

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