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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,691.98, 25,046.59 and 7,338.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,691.98, 25,046.59 and 7,338.56 is: 11,011.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,691.98 : 25,046.59 = 7,338.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,691.98/25,046.59 = 7,338.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,691.98x = 25,046.59 × 7,338.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,691.98x = 183,805,903.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,805,903.51/16,691.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,011.63

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