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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,968.99, 25,443.26 and 7,607.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,968.99, 25,443.26 and 7,607.31 is: 11,406.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,968.99 : 25,443.26 = 7,607.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,968.99/25,443.26 = 7,607.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,968.99x = 25,443.26 × 7,607.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,968.99x = 193,554,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,554,791.80/16,968.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,406.38

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