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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,660.16, 25,002.61 and 7,895.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,660.16, 25,002.61 and 7,895.10 is: 11,848.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,660.16 : 25,002.61 = 7,895.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,660.16/25,002.61 = 7,895.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,660.16x = 25,002.61 × 7,895.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,660.16x = 197,398,086.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,398,086.47/16,660.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.51

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