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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,839.81, 25,262.46 and 7,483.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,839.81, 25,262.46 and 7,483.05 is: 11,225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,839.81 : 25,262.46 = 7,483.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,839.81/25,262.46 = 7,483.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,839.81x = 25,262.46 × 7,483.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,839.81x = 189,040,251.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,040,251.30/16,839.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,225.79

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