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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,847.07, 25,270.26 and 7,484.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,847.07, 25,270.26 and 7,484.55 is: 11,226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,847.07 : 25,270.26 = 7,484.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,847.07/25,270.26 = 7,484.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,847.07x = 25,270.26 × 7,484.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,847.07x = 189,136,524.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,136,524.48/16,847.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,226.67

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