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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,896.97, 25,323.54 and 7,523.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,896.97, 25,323.54 and 7,523.65 is: 11,275.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,896.97 : 25,323.54 = 7,523.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,896.97/25,323.54 = 7,523.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,896.97x = 25,323.54 × 7,523.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,896.97x = 190,525,451.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,525,451.72/16,896.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,275.72

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