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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.48, 25,422.72 and 7,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.48, 25,422.72 and 7,708 is: 11,562.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.48 : 25,422.72 = 7,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.48/25,422.72 = 7,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.48x = 25,422.72 × 7,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.48x = 195,958,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,958,325.76/16,948.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,562.00

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