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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,659.41, 25,001.48 and 7,894.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,659.41, 25,001.48 and 7,894.35 is: 11,847.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,659.41 : 25,001.48 = 7,894.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,659.41/25,001.48 = 7,894.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,659.41x = 25,001.48 × 7,894.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,659.41x = 197,370,453.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,370,453.37/16,659.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,847.39

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