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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.04, 25,339.44 and 7,660

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.04, 25,339.44 and 7,660 is: 11,485.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.04 : 25,339.44 = 7,660 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.04/25,339.44 = 7,660/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.04x = 25,339.44 × 7,660
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.04x = 194,100,110.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,100,110.40/16,899.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,485.87

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