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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,999.44, 25,490.40 and 7,631.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,999.44, 25,490.40 and 7,631.42 is: 11,443.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,999.44 : 25,490.40 = 7,631.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,999.44/25,490.40 = 7,631.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,999.44x = 25,490.40 × 7,631.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,999.44x = 194,527,792.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,527,792.30/16,999.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,443.19

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