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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,852.29, 25,278.38 and 7,490.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,852.29, 25,278.38 and 7,490.13 is: 11,235.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,852.29 : 25,278.38 = 7,490.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,852.29/25,278.38 = 7,490.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,852.29x = 25,278.38 × 7,490.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,852.29x = 189,338,314.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,338,314.94/16,852.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,235.17

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