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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,941.60, 25,412.40 and 7,707.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,941.60, 25,412.40 and 7,707.60 is: 11,561.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,941.60 : 25,412.40 = 7,707.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,941.60/25,412.40 = 7,707.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,941.60x = 25,412.40 × 7,707.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,941.60x = 195,868,614.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,868,614.24/16,941.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,561.40

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