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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,938.77, 25,397.90 and 7,577.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,938.77, 25,397.90 and 7,577.04 is: 11,360.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,938.77 : 25,397.90 = 7,577.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,938.77/25,397.90 = 7,577.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,938.77x = 25,397.90 × 7,577.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,938.77x = 192,440,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,440,866.33/16,938.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.97

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