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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.74, 25,444.38 and 7,608.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.74, 25,444.38 and 7,608.07 is: 11,407.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.74 : 25,444.38 = 7,608.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.74/25,444.38 = 7,608.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.74x = 25,444.38 × 7,608.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.74x = 193,582,496.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,582,496.92/16,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.51

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