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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,803.48, 25,205.24 and 7,558.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,803.48, 25,205.24 and 7,558.68 is: 11,338.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,803.48 : 25,205.24 = 7,558.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,803.48/25,205.24 = 7,558.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,803.48x = 25,205.24 × 7,558.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,803.48x = 190,518,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,518,343.48/16,803.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,338.03

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