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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.80, 25,509.60 and 7,651.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.80, 25,509.60 and 7,651.20 is: 11,483.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.80 : 25,509.60 = 7,651.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.80/25,509.60 = 7,651.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.80x = 25,509.60 × 7,651.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.80x = 195,179,051.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,179,051.52/16,996.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,483.28

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