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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.06, 25,350.37 and 7,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.06, 25,350.37 and 7,541.91 is: 11,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.06 : 25,350.37 = 7,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.06/25,350.37 = 7,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.06x = 25,350.37 × 7,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.06x = 191,190,190.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,190,190.15/16,901.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,312.32

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