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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.08, 25,273.72 and 7,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.08, 25,273.72 and 7,486.90 is: 11,230.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.08 : 25,273.72 = 7,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.08/25,273.72 = 7,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.08x = 25,273.72 × 7,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.08x = 189,221,760.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,221,760.44/16,849.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.39

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