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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.96, 25,292.91 and 7,503.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.96, 25,292.91 and 7,503.41 is: 11,254.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.96 : 25,292.91 = 7,503.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.96/25,292.91 = 7,503.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.96x = 25,292.91 × 7,503.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.96x = 189,783,073.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,783,073.82/16,862.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,254.43

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