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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,957.50, 25,441.59 and 7,605.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,957.50, 25,441.59 and 7,605.38 is: 11,410.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,957.50 : 25,441.59 = 7,605.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,957.50/25,441.59 = 7,605.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,957.50x = 25,441.59 × 7,605.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,957.50x = 193,492,832.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,492,832.55/16,957.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.46

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