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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,886.84, 25,330.26 and 7,524.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,886.84, 25,330.26 and 7,524.44 is: 11,286.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,886.84 : 25,330.26 = 7,524.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,886.84/25,330.26 = 7,524.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,886.84x = 25,330.26 × 7,524.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,886.84x = 190,596,021.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,596,021.55/16,886.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,286.66

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