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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.56, 25,486.08 and 7,628.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.56, 25,486.08 and 7,628.55 is: 11,438.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.56 : 25,486.08 = 7,628.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.56/25,486.08 = 7,628.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.56x = 25,486.08 × 7,628.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.56x = 194,421,775.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,421,775.77/16,996.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,438.89

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