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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,977.08, 25,472.57 and 7,610.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,977.08, 25,472.57 and 7,610.81 is: 11,419.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,977.08 : 25,472.57 = 7,610.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,977.08/25,472.57 = 7,610.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,977.08x = 25,472.57 × 7,610.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,977.08x = 193,866,725.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,866,725.06/16,977.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,419.32

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