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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.46, 25,442.43 and 7,606.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.46, 25,442.43 and 7,606.73 is: 11,405.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.46 : 25,442.43 = 7,606.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.46/25,442.43 = 7,606.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.46x = 25,442.43 × 7,606.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.46x = 193,533,695.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,533,695.55/16,968.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.50

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