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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.62, 25,448.69 and 7,610.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.62, 25,448.69 and 7,610.94 is: 11,411.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.62 : 25,448.69 = 7,610.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.62/25,448.69 = 7,610.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.62x = 25,448.69 × 7,610.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.62x = 193,688,452.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,688,452.67/16,972.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.82

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