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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,693.32, 25,035.66 and 7,802.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,693.32, 25,035.66 and 7,802.76 is: 11,702.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,693.32 : 25,035.66 = 7,802.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,693.32/25,035.66 = 7,802.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,693.32x = 25,035.66 × 7,802.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,693.32x = 195,347,246.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,347,246.42/16,693.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,702.12

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