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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,952.84, 25,427.92 and 7,592.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,952.84, 25,427.92 and 7,592.48 is: 11,388.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,952.84 : 25,427.92 = 7,592.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,952.84/25,427.92 = 7,592.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,952.84x = 25,427.92 × 7,592.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,952.84x = 193,060,974.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,060,974.04/16,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,388.12

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