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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,973.43, 25,449.91 and 7,611.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,973.43, 25,449.91 and 7,611.75 is: 11,413.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,973.43 : 25,449.91 = 7,611.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,973.43/25,449.91 = 7,611.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,973.43x = 25,449.91 × 7,611.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,973.43x = 193,718,352.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,718,352.44/16,973.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,413.04

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