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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,969.99, 25,444.75 and 7,608.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,969.99, 25,444.75 and 7,608.31 is: 11,407.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,969.99 : 25,444.75 = 7,608.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,969.99/25,444.75 = 7,608.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,969.99x = 25,444.75 × 7,608.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,969.99x = 193,591,545.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,591,545.87/16,969.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,407.88

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