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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,845.23, 25,247.66 and 7,474.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,845.23, 25,247.66 and 7,474.68 is: 11,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,845.23 : 25,247.66 = 7,474.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,845.23/25,247.66 = 7,474.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,845.23x = 25,247.66 × 7,474.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,845.23x = 188,718,141.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,718,141.88/16,845.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,203.06

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