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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,994.52, 25,487.33 and 7,629.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,994.52, 25,487.33 and 7,629.30 is: 11,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,994.52 : 25,487.33 = 7,629.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,994.52/25,487.33 = 7,629.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,994.52x = 25,487.33 × 7,629.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,994.52x = 194,450,448.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,450,448.62/16,994.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,441.95

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