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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,666.13, 25,011.50 and 7,901.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,666.13, 25,011.50 and 7,901.07 is: 11,857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,666.13 : 25,011.50 = 7,901.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,666.13/25,011.50 = 7,901.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,666.13x = 25,011.50 × 7,901.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,666.13x = 197,617,572.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,617,572.80/16,666.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,857.44

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