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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.41, 25,488.84 and 7,630.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.41, 25,488.84 and 7,630.39 is: 11,441.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.41 : 25,488.84 = 7,630.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.41/25,488.84 = 7,630.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.41x = 25,488.84 × 7,630.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.41x = 194,489,789.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,489,789.85/16,998.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,441.65

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