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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.32, 25,446.92 and 7,599.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.32, 25,446.92 and 7,599.25 is: 11,401.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.32 : 25,446.92 = 7,599.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.32/25,446.92 = 7,599.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.32x = 25,446.92 × 7,599.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.32x = 193,377,506.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,377,506.81/16,961.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.09

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