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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.62, 25,053.44 and 7,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.62, 25,053.44 and 7,332.80 is: 11,002.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.62 : 25,053.44 = 7,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.62/25,053.44 = 7,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.62x = 25,053.44 × 7,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.62x = 183,711,864.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,711,864.83/16,697.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,002.28

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