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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,996.91, 25,486.60 and 7,628.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,996.91, 25,486.60 and 7,628.89 is: 11,439.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,996.91 : 25,486.60 = 7,628.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,996.91/25,486.60 = 7,628.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,996.91x = 25,486.60 × 7,628.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,996.91x = 194,434,486.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,434,486.67/16,996.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,439.41

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