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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.20, 25,462.29 and 7,615.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.20, 25,462.29 and 7,615.91 is: 11,427.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.20 : 25,462.29 = 7,615.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.20/25,462.29 = 7,615.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.20x = 25,462.29 × 7,615.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.20x = 193,918,509.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,918,509.03/16,969.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,427.68

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