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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.40, 25,007.52 and 7,906.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.40, 25,007.52 and 7,906.88 is: 11,851.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.40 : 25,007.52 = 7,906.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.40/25,007.52 = 7,906.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.40x = 25,007.52 × 7,906.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.40x = 197,731,459.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,731,459.74/16,684.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,851.28

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