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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.20, 25,459.29 and 7,613.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.20, 25,459.29 and 7,613.91 is: 11,424.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.20 : 25,459.29 = 7,613.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.20/25,459.29 = 7,613.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.20x = 25,459.29 × 7,613.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.20x = 193,844,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,844,742.72/16,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,424.67

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