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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,995.52, 25,488.82 and 7,630.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,995.52, 25,488.82 and 7,630.30 is: 11,443.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,995.52 : 25,488.82 = 7,630.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,995.52/25,488.82 = 7,630.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,995.52x = 25,488.82 × 7,630.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,995.52x = 194,487,343.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,487,343.25/16,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.45

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