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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,864.65, 25,297.07 and 7,502.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,864.65, 25,297.07 and 7,502.46 is: 11,253.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,864.65 : 25,297.07 = 7,502.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,864.65/25,297.07 = 7,502.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,864.65x = 25,297.07 × 7,502.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,864.65x = 189,790,218.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,790,218.28/16,864.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,253.73

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