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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950.48, 25,425.72 and 7,710

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,950.48, 25,425.72 and 7,710 is: 11,565.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,950.48 : 25,425.72 = 7,710 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,950.48/25,425.72 = 7,710/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,950.48x = 25,425.72 × 7,710
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,950.48x = 196,032,301.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,032,301.20/16,950.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,565.00

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