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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.36, 25,013.32 and 7,902.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.36, 25,013.32 and 7,902.24 is: 11,859.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.36 : 25,013.32 = 7,902.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.36/25,013.32 = 7,902.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.36x = 25,013.32 × 7,902.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.36x = 197,661,257.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,661,257.84/16,667.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.18

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