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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,897.97, 25,325.04 and 7,524.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,897.97, 25,325.04 and 7,524.65 is: 11,277.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,897.97 : 25,325.04 = 7,524.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,897.97/25,325.04 = 7,524.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,897.97x = 25,325.04 × 7,524.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,897.97x = 190,562,062.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,562,062.24/16,897.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,277.22

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