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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.11, 25,438.86 and 7,593.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.11, 25,438.86 and 7,593.14 is: 11,393.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.11 : 25,438.86 = 7,593.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.11/25,438.86 = 7,593.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.11x = 25,438.86 × 7,593.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.11x = 193,160,889.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,160,889.02/16,954.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.16

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