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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,901.84, 25,363.70 and 7,547.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,901.84, 25,363.70 and 7,547.56 is: 11,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,901.84 : 25,363.70 = 7,547.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,901.84/25,363.70 = 7,547.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,901.84x = 25,363.70 × 7,547.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,901.84x = 191,434,047.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,434,047.57/16,901.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,326.23

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