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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,851.11, 25,279.29 and 7,494.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,851.11, 25,279.29 and 7,494.39 is: 11,242.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,851.11 : 25,279.29 = 7,494.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,851.11/25,279.29 = 7,494.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,851.11x = 25,279.29 × 7,494.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,851.11x = 189,452,858.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,452,858.18/16,851.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.76

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