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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.16, 25,429.44 and 7,590.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.16, 25,429.44 and 7,590.72 is: 11,386.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.16 : 25,429.44 = 7,590.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.16/25,429.44 = 7,590.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.16x = 25,429.44 × 7,590.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.16x = 193,027,758.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,027,758.80/16,952.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,386.62

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