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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.82, 25,431.52 and 7,598.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.82, 25,431.52 and 7,598.84 is: 11,400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.82 : 25,431.52 = 7,598.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.82/25,431.52 = 7,598.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.82x = 25,431.52 × 7,598.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.82x = 193,250,051.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,250,051.44/16,950.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,400.63

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