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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.10, 25,454.52 and 7,614.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.10, 25,454.52 and 7,614.14 is: 11,423.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.10 : 25,454.52 = 7,614.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.10/25,454.52 = 7,614.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.10x = 25,454.52 × 7,614.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.10x = 193,814,278.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,814,278.91/16,966.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,423.62

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