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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,972.87, 25,449.07 and 7,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,972.87, 25,449.07 and 7,611.19 is: 11,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,972.87 : 25,449.07 = 7,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,972.87/25,449.07 = 7,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,972.87x = 25,449.07 × 7,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,972.87x = 193,697,707.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,697,707.09/16,972.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,412.20

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