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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,993.47, 25,476.17 and 7,499.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,993.47, 25,476.17 and 7,499.03 is: 11,242.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,993.47 : 25,476.17 = 7,499.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,993.47/25,476.17 = 7,499.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,993.47x = 25,476.17 × 7,499.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,993.47x = 191,046,398.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,046,398.24/16,993.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,242.34

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