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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,696.91, 25,045.68 and 7,809.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,696.91, 25,045.68 and 7,809.84 is: 11,714.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,696.91 : 25,045.68 = 7,809.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,696.91/25,045.68 = 7,809.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,696.91x = 25,045.68 × 7,809.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,696.91x = 195,602,831.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,602,831.25/16,696.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.91

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