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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.87, 25,444.57 and 7,608.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.87, 25,444.57 and 7,608.19 is: 11,407.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.87 : 25,444.57 = 7,608.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.87/25,444.57 = 7,608.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.87x = 25,444.57 × 7,608.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.87x = 193,587,104.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,587,104.01/16,969.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.70

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