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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,701.64, 25,018.44 and 7,909.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,701.64, 25,018.44 and 7,909.90 is: 11,848.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,701.64 : 25,018.44 = 7,909.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,701.64/25,018.44 = 7,909.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,701.64x = 25,018.44 × 7,909.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,701.64x = 197,893,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,893,358.56/16,701.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.74

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