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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,912.96, 25,369.61 and 7,553.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,912.96, 25,369.61 and 7,553.45 is: 11,330.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,912.96 : 25,369.61 = 7,553.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,912.96/25,369.61 = 7,553.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,912.96x = 25,369.61 × 7,553.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,912.96x = 191,628,080.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,628,080.65/16,912.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,330.25

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