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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.15, 25,452.68 and 7,606.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.15, 25,452.68 and 7,606.65 is: 11,409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.15 : 25,452.68 = 7,606.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.15/25,452.68 = 7,606.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.15x = 25,452.68 × 7,606.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.15x = 193,609,463.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,609,463.03/16,969.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,409.50

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