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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,911.62, 25,373.46 and 7,550.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,911.62, 25,373.46 and 7,550.81 is: 11,328.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,911.62 : 25,373.46 = 7,550.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,911.62/25,373.46 = 7,550.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,911.62x = 25,373.46 × 7,550.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,911.62x = 191,590,172.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,590,172.10/16,911.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,328.91

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