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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,663.37, 25,007.37 and 7,898.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,663.37, 25,007.37 and 7,898.30 is: 11,853.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,663.37 : 25,007.37 = 7,898.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,663.37/25,007.37 = 7,898.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,663.37x = 25,007.37 × 7,898.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,663.37x = 197,515,710.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,515,710.47/16,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,853.29

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