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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,998.97, 25,506.81 and 7,645.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,998.97, 25,506.81 and 7,645.59 is: 11,472.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,998.97 : 25,506.81 = 7,645.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,998.97/25,506.81 = 7,645.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,998.97x = 25,506.81 × 7,645.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,998.97x = 195,014,611.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,014,611.47/16,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,472.14

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