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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,965.85, 25,440.69 and 7,605.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,965.85, 25,440.69 and 7,605.96 is: 11,405.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,965.85 : 25,440.69 = 7,605.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,965.85/25,440.69 = 7,605.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,965.85x = 25,440.69 × 7,605.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,965.85x = 193,500,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,500,870.51/16,965.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.32

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