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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,951.50, 25,432.58 and 7,599.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,951.50, 25,432.58 and 7,599.38 is: 11,401.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,951.50 : 25,432.58 = 7,599.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,951.50/25,432.58 = 7,599.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,951.50x = 25,432.58 × 7,599.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,951.50x = 193,271,731.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,271,731.64/16,951.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.45

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