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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,991.80, 25,486.26 and 7,632.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,991.80, 25,486.26 and 7,632.28 is: 11,447.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,991.80 : 25,486.26 = 7,632.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,991.80/25,486.26 = 7,632.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,991.80x = 25,486.26 × 7,632.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,991.80x = 194,518,272.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,518,272.47/16,991.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,447.77

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