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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.25, 25,430.71 and 7,598.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.25, 25,430.71 and 7,598.13 is: 11,399.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.25 : 25,430.71 = 7,598.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.25/25,430.71 = 7,598.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.25x = 25,430.71 × 7,598.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.25x = 193,225,840.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,225,840.57/16,950.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,399.59

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