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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,955, 25,432.08 and 7,592.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,955, 25,432.08 and 7,592.84 is: 11,389.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,955 : 25,432.08 = 7,592.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,955/25,432.08 = 7,592.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,955x = 25,432.08 × 7,592.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,955x = 193,101,714.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,101,714.31/16,955
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,389.07

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