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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,899.30, 25,363.35 and 7,553.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,899.30, 25,363.35 and 7,553.70 is: 11,336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,899.30 : 25,363.35 = 7,553.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,899.30/25,363.35 = 7,553.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,899.30x = 25,363.35 × 7,553.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,899.30x = 191,587,136.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,587,136.90/16,899.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,336.99

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