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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,948.69, 25,412.77 and 7,586.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,948.69, 25,412.77 and 7,586.97 is: 11,375.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,948.69 : 25,412.77 = 7,586.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,948.69/25,412.77 = 7,586.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,948.69x = 25,412.77 × 7,586.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,948.69x = 192,805,923.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,805,923.61/16,948.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,375.86

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