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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.37, 25,358.10 and 7,540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.37, 25,358.10 and 7,540.56 is: 11,313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.37 : 25,358.10 = 7,540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.37/25,358.10 = 7,540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.37x = 25,358.10 × 7,540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.37x = 191,214,274.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,214,274.54/16,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,313.54

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