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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,698.80, 25,041.72 and 7,338.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,698.80, 25,041.72 and 7,338.44 is: 11,004.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,698.80 : 25,041.72 = 7,338.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,698.80/25,041.72 = 7,338.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,698.80x = 25,041.72 × 7,338.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,698.80x = 183,767,159.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,767,159.72/16,698.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.81

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