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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,873.44, 25,307.44 and 7,511.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,873.44, 25,307.44 and 7,511.26 is: 11,265.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,873.44 : 25,307.44 = 7,511.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,873.44/25,307.44 = 7,511.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,873.44x = 25,307.44 × 7,511.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,873.44x = 190,090,761.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,090,761.77/16,873.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,265.68

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