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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,704.64, 25,049.40 and 7,950.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,704.64, 25,049.40 and 7,950.16 is: 11,921.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,704.64 : 25,049.40 = 7,950.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,704.64/25,049.40 = 7,950.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,704.64x = 25,049.40 × 7,950.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,704.64x = 199,146,737.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,146,737.90/16,704.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,921.64

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