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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,967.70, 25,460.04 and 7,614.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,967.70, 25,460.04 and 7,614.41 is: 11,425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,967.70 : 25,460.04 = 7,614.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,967.70/25,460.04 = 7,614.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,967.70x = 25,460.04 × 7,614.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,967.70x = 193,863,055.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,863,055.88/16,967.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,425.42

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