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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,684.78, 25,029.96 and 7,914.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,684.78, 25,029.96 and 7,914.91 is: 11,873.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,684.78 : 25,029.96 = 7,914.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,684.78/25,029.96 = 7,914.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,684.78x = 25,029.96 × 7,914.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,684.78x = 198,109,880.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,109,880.70/16,684.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,873.69

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