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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,985.70, 25,468.20 and 7,623.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,985.70, 25,468.20 and 7,623.90 is: 11,431.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,985.70 : 25,468.20 = 7,623.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,985.70/25,468.20 = 7,623.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,985.70x = 25,468.20 × 7,623.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,985.70x = 194,167,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,167,009.98/16,985.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,431.20

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