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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,933.92, 25,406.10 and 7,581.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,933.92, 25,406.10 and 7,581.78 is: 11,375.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,933.92 : 25,406.10 = 7,581.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,933.92/25,406.10 = 7,581.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,933.92x = 25,406.10 × 7,581.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,933.92x = 192,623,460.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,623,460.86/16,933.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.01

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