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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,667.63, 25,013.75 and 7,902.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,667.63, 25,013.75 and 7,902.57 is: 11,859.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,667.63 : 25,013.75 = 7,902.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,667.63/25,013.75 = 7,902.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,667.63x = 25,013.75 × 7,902.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,667.63x = 197,672,870.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,672,870.82/16,667.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,859.69

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