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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,889.96, 25,333.44 and 7,530.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,889.96, 25,333.44 and 7,530.44 is: 11,294.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,889.96 : 25,333.44 = 7,530.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,889.96/25,333.44 = 7,530.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,889.96x = 25,333.44 × 7,530.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,889.96x = 190,771,949.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,771,949.91/16,889.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,294.99

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