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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,872.80, 25,313.44 and 7,636.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,872.80, 25,313.44 and 7,636.32 is: 11,456.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,872.80 : 25,313.44 = 7,636.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,872.80/25,313.44 = 7,636.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,872.80x = 25,313.44 × 7,636.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,872.80x = 193,301,528.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,301,528.14/16,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,456.40

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