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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.42, 25,377.64 and 7,553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.42, 25,377.64 and 7,553.59 is: 11,333.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.42 : 25,377.64 = 7,553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.42/25,377.64 = 7,553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.42x = 25,377.64 × 7,553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.42x = 191,692,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,692,205.40/16,914.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,333.06

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