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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,856.96, 25,283.90 and 7,497.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,856.96, 25,283.90 and 7,497.40 is: 11,245.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,856.96 : 25,283.90 = 7,497.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,856.96/25,283.90 = 7,497.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,856.96x = 25,283.90 × 7,497.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,856.96x = 189,563,511.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,563,511.86/16,856.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,245.42

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