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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,990.02, 25,476.75 and 7,126.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,990.02, 25,476.75 and 7,126.65 is: 10,686.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,990.02 : 25,476.75 = 7,126.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,990.02/25,476.75 = 7,126.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,990.02x = 25,476.75 × 7,126.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,990.02x = 181,563,880.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,563,880.39/16,990.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,686.50

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