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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.74, 25,430.76 and 7,595.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.74, 25,430.76 and 7,595.28 is: 11,392.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.74 : 25,430.76 = 7,595.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.74/25,430.76 = 7,595.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.74x = 25,430.76 × 7,595.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.74x = 193,153,742.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,153,742.81/16,954.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.32

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