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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.80, 25,432.20 and 7,738.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.80, 25,432.20 and 7,738.80 is: 11,608.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.80 : 25,432.20 = 7,738.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.80/25,432.20 = 7,738.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.80x = 25,432.20 × 7,738.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.80x = 196,814,709.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,814,709.36/16,954.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,608.20

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