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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.49, 25,442.51 and 7,606.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.49, 25,442.51 and 7,606.81 is: 11,405.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.49 : 25,442.51 = 7,606.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.49/25,442.51 = 7,606.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.49x = 25,442.51 × 7,606.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.49x = 193,536,333.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,536,333.26/16,968.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,405.63

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