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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,883.70, 25,325.55 and 7,528.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,883.70, 25,325.55 and 7,528.20 is: 11,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,883.70 : 25,325.55 = 7,528.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,883.70/25,325.55 = 7,528.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,883.70x = 25,325.55 × 7,528.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,883.70x = 190,655,805.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,655,805.51/16,883.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,292.30

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