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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,954.96, 25,433.02 and 7,595.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,954.96, 25,433.02 and 7,595.04 is: 11,392.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,954.96 : 25,433.02 = 7,595.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,954.96/25,433.02 = 7,595.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,954.96x = 25,433.02 × 7,595.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,954.96x = 193,164,804.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,164,804.22/16,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,392.82

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