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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,966.96, 25,458.92 and 7,613.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,966.96, 25,458.92 and 7,613.66 is: 11,424.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,966.96 : 25,458.92 = 7,613.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,966.96/25,458.92 = 7,613.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,966.96x = 25,458.92 × 7,613.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,966.96x = 193,835,643.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,835,643.53/16,966.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.30

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