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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.61, 25,048.93 and 7,343.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.61, 25,048.93 and 7,343.03 is: 11,015.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.61 : 25,048.93 = 7,343.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.61/25,048.93 = 7,343.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.61x = 25,048.93 × 7,343.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.61x = 183,935,063.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,935,063.02/16,698.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,015.00

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