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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,914.46, 25,371.86 and 7,554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,914.46, 25,371.86 and 7,554.95 is: 11,332.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,914.46 : 25,371.86 = 7,554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,914.46/25,371.86 = 7,554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,914.46x = 25,371.86 × 7,554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,914.46x = 191,683,133.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,683,133.71/16,914.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,332.50

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