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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,668.54, 25,015.14 and 7,903.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,668.54, 25,015.14 and 7,903.53 is: 11,861.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,668.54 : 25,015.14 = 7,903.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,668.54/25,015.14 = 7,903.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,668.54x = 25,015.14 × 7,903.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,668.54x = 197,707,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,707,909.44/16,668.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,861.14

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