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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,861.80, 25,292.46 and 7,627.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,861.80, 25,292.46 and 7,627.80 is: 11,441.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,861.80 : 25,292.46 = 7,627.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,861.80/25,292.46 = 7,627.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,861.80x = 25,292.46 × 7,627.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,861.80x = 192,925,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,925,826.39/16,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,441.59

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