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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.74, 25,448.76 and 7,607.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.74, 25,448.76 and 7,607.28 is: 11,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.74 : 25,448.76 = 7,607.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.74/25,448.76 = 7,607.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.74x = 25,448.76 × 7,607.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.74x = 193,595,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,595,842.97/16,966.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.31

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