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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.87, 25,437.26 and 7,592.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.87, 25,437.26 and 7,592.81 is: 11,391.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.87 : 25,437.26 = 7,592.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.87/25,437.26 = 7,592.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.87x = 25,437.26 × 7,592.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.87x = 193,140,131.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,140,131.19/16,954.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,391.43

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