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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.52, 25,451.26 and 11,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.52, 25,451.26 and 11,625.44 is: 17,438.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.52 : 25,451.26 = 11,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.52/25,451.26 = 11,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.52x = 25,451.26 × 11,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.52x = 295,881,939.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,881,939.73/16,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,438.14

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