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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,827.84, 25,254.72 and 7,600.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,827.84, 25,254.72 and 7,600.32 is: 11,406.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,827.84 : 25,254.72 = 7,600.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,827.84/25,254.72 = 7,600.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,827.84x = 25,254.72 × 7,600.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,827.84x = 191,943,953.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,943,953.51/16,827.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.33

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