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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,961.36, 25,447.01 and 7,599.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,961.36, 25,447.01 and 7,599.29 is: 11,401.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,961.36 : 25,447.01 = 7,599.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,961.36/25,447.01 = 7,599.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,961.36x = 25,447.01 × 7,599.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,961.36x = 193,379,043.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,379,043.39/16,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.16

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