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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,862.76, 25,293.60 and 7,628.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,862.76, 25,293.60 and 7,628.76 is: 11,442.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,862.76 : 25,293.60 = 7,628.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,862.76/25,293.60 = 7,628.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,862.76x = 25,293.60 × 7,628.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,862.76x = 192,958,803.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,958,803.94/16,862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,442.90

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