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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,849.33, 25,274.10 and 7,487.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,849.33, 25,274.10 and 7,487.15 is: 11,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,849.33 : 25,274.10 = 7,487.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,849.33/25,274.10 = 7,487.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,849.33x = 25,274.10 × 7,487.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,849.33x = 189,230,895.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,230,895.91/16,849.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,230.77

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