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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.08, 25,373.86 and 7,558.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.08, 25,373.86 and 7,558.56 is: 11,340.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.08 : 25,373.86 = 7,558.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.08/25,373.86 = 7,558.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.08x = 25,373.86 × 7,558.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.08x = 191,789,824.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,789,824.35/16,912.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,340.40

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