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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,992.84, 25,468.43 and 7,630.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,992.84, 25,468.43 and 7,630.46 is: 11,436.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,992.84 : 25,468.43 = 7,630.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,992.84/25,468.43 = 7,630.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,992.84x = 25,468.43 × 7,630.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,992.84x = 194,335,709.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,335,709.04/16,992.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,436.33

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