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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,697.34, 25,054.52 and 7,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,697.34, 25,054.52 and 7,932.33 is: 11,902.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,697.34 : 25,054.52 = 7,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,697.34/25,054.52 = 7,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,697.34x = 25,054.52 × 7,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,697.34x = 198,740,680.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,740,680.97/16,697.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,902.54

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