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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,997.52, 25,491.82 and 7,632.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,997.52, 25,491.82 and 7,632.30 is: 11,446.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,997.52 : 25,491.82 = 7,632.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,997.52/25,491.82 = 7,632.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,997.52x = 25,491.82 × 7,632.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,997.52x = 194,561,217.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,561,217.79/16,997.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,446.45

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