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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.53, 25,462.77 and 7,616.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.53, 25,462.77 and 7,616.24 is: 11,428.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.53 : 25,462.77 = 7,616.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.53/25,462.77 = 7,616.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.53x = 25,462.77 × 7,616.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.53x = 193,930,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,930,401.99/16,969.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.15

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