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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,964.47, 25,451.69 and 7,602.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,964.47, 25,451.69 and 7,602.39 is: 11,405.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,964.47 : 25,451.69 = 7,602.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,964.47/25,451.69 = 7,602.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,964.47x = 25,451.69 × 7,602.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,964.47x = 193,493,635.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,493,635.53/16,964.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.82

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