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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.07, 25,273.26 and 7,486.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.07, 25,273.26 and 7,486.55 is: 11,229.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.07 : 25,273.26 = 7,486.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.07/25,273.26 = 7,486.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.07x = 25,273.26 × 7,486.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.07x = 189,209,524.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,209,524.65/16,849.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,229.67

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